Petersburg County , Alaska
Population: 3,394 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Petersburg County is one of the smaller US counties by population, with roughly 3,394 residents. At that scale, median figures shift markedly with even a few high- or low-income households moving in or out — useful for general comparisons but with wider error bars than larger counties. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Petersburg County in the bottom 15% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $77,026 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,380 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| Median Home Value | $301,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,208/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 3,394 |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 27.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 15.4 · 15th national percentile
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