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Petersburg, TN

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Population
562
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
749 ft
Median Home Value
$154,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$815/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in TennesseePopulation rankingHighest population places in TennesseeNearest larger communityLewisburg, Tennessee13 miles away · 13,517 residents.

About Petersburg

Straddling the border between Lincoln and Marshall counties, Petersburg offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle in southern Middle Tennessee. Home to around 500 residents, the community centers on a classic downtown square with roots going back to the early 1800s. Its central crossroads location keeps daily travel simple, putting Lewisburg, Fayetteville, and Shelbyville all within an easy thirty-minute drive.

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Petersburg’s historic downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, giving the town a distinct, timeless character. Local parks, essential town services, and community gatherings are all close at hand, fostering a friendly environment where neighbors genuinely know one another. For anyone looking to relocate to an area with wide-open farmland, quiet streets, and a close-knit feel, Petersburg offers authentic country living within reach of regional hubs.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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