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Petersburg, ND

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Population
157
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,534 ft
Median Home Value
$112,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North DakotaNearest larger communityGrand Forks, North Dakota43 miles away · 60,365 residents.

About Petersburg

Petersburg is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 162 residents. Petersburg was founded in 1884. Johnson and neighbor Levi H. That mix gives Petersburg a clear local shape within North Dakota, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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