Petersburg, VA
Living in Petersburg
Bikeability
30
Walkability
35
Commute
68
Public Transit
38
Affordability
85
Public Safety
23
Airports
32
Hospitals
49
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
31k
Population
-941 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black76%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$2.2k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
77%
Lived Here Last Year
-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military2%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$108k
Median Home Value
-$7.8k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$728
Median Monthly Rent
+$114 (2010–19)
31%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersburg
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Petersburg City78
Property Crime in Petersburg
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Petersburg City73
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (85%)(13%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump11%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 39 | 4 | 3 |
Feb | 41 | 3 | 3 |
Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 75 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 42 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersburg, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersburg, VA
St Joseph School
2 miles, N
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
2 miles, SE
Brec Academy
2 miles, SE
Life Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University
3 miles, NW
Virginia Commonwealth University
24 miles, N
Virginia Union University
25 miles, N
University of Richmond
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersburg, VA
Poplar Springs Hospital
2 miles, SE
Southside Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
3 miles, W
John Randolph Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Petersburg, VA
Richmond International Airport
21 miles, N
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
50 miles, E
Norfolk International Airport
69 miles, E
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
87 miles, NW