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Petersburg, PA

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Population
416
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
736 ft
Median Home Value
$126,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityState College, Pennsylvania18 miles away · 40,844 residents.

About Petersburg

Petersburg is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The 2020 census counted 419 residents. Pennsylvania Route 305 passes through Petersburg, leading northeast 19 miles to Greenwood Furnace State Park and west 3 miles to Alexandria. Petersburg is located in northern Huntingdon County on the east side of Shaver Creek where it joins the Juniata River. That mix gives Petersburg a clear local shape within Pennsylvania, 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.

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

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