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Petersburg, ND
City in Nelson County, North Dakota.
Population
120
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
117
ZIP codes
0
Petersburg and its ZIP codes
Petersburg at a glance
- Petersburg is about 10 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Petersburg, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Petersburg.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,777
1,019 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.4M
FY 2026, $12,073 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Petersburg, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Petersburg, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Petersburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan CityCity | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| NiagaraCity | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| DahlenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| LakotaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| FordvilleCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| LarimoreCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| InksterCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| McVilleCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| LankinCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ConwayCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| BrocketCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| PekinCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| AnetaCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| TolnaCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| PisekCity | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| GilbyCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Petersburg, ND in?
- Petersburg is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Petersburg, ND?
- About 120 people live in Petersburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Petersburg?
- Nearby places include Michigan City (5.6 mi), Niagara (6.1 mi), Dahlen (11 mi), Lakota (16 mi), Fordville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023