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Petersburg, NE

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Population
329
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,899 ft
Median Home Value
$152,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$800/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Petersburg

Tucked into Boone County, Petersburg is a quiet, close-knit village with deep roots in northeast Nebraska. Founded in the late 1800s as a railroad stop, the town offers a relaxed small-town pace alongside well-kept local parks and open country. Just down the road toward Albion sits the 80-acre Olson Nature Preserve, a scenic spot for hiking and birdwatching that also marks the historic area surrounding the Logan Fontenelle memorial. For newcomers looking for wide-open spaces, a peaceful lifestyle, and a friendly community, Petersburg offers a classic slice of rural Nebraska living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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