Petersburg, WV
Living in Petersburg
Bikeability
30
Walkability
59
Commute
97
Public Transit
37
Affordability
100
Public Safety
98
Airports
20
Hospitals
85
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
3
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
-308 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$3.8k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$128k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$432
Median Monthly Rent
+$19 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas6%
Utility gas3%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersburg
United States45
West Virginia21
Grant County3
Property Crime in Petersburg
United States48
West Virginia20
Grant County2
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump88%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 16 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg
Inland Flooding50
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersburg, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersburg, WV
North Fork Christian School
2 miles, NW
Bmf Christian
2 miles, W
Valley Baptist Christian School
32 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Petersburg, WV
Eastern Mennonite University
39 miles, S
Davis & Elkins College
39 miles, W
James Madison University
41 miles, S
Bridgewater College
43 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersburg, WV
Grant Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NW
Potomac Valley Hospital
29 miles, N
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, NW
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Petersburg, WV
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
52 miles, S
North Central West Virginia Airport
63 miles, W
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
69 miles, SE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
90 miles, N