Petersburg, IL

Living in Petersburg

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 45
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 46
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Schools 2
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Residents

2.5k Population +420 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office29%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$2.6k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%

Crime

Violent Crime in Petersburg

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Menard County6

Property Crime in Petersburg

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Menard County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 5
Feb 30 2 4
Mar 41 2 1
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 42 3 0
Dec 30 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding29
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Petersburg, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Petersburg, IL

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Lutheran High School
16 miles, SE
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Calvary Academy
17 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Petersburg, IL

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Lincoln College
27 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Petersburg, IL

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St Johns Hospital
18 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Petersburg, IL