PetersvilleAK
This town of 53 people was settled in 1936.
Is Petersville a good place to live?
Petersville’s typical July afternoon high is 71°F, above Alaska’s towns (66°F) but below U.S. towns (85°F). No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Petersville. 95% of the land in Petersville is conserved, above both Alaska’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Kroto And Moose Creek Recreation River, at 8,423 acres. Petersville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
53 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Petersville: who provides what
Petersville is unincorporated, so Matanuska-Susitna Borough and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Petersville.
Conservation land takes up nearly a third of Petersville
76 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. In Petersville, the density of trails is 0.2 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 3, covering 12,291 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kroto And Moose Creek Recreation River | — | 8,423 |
| 2. Denali National Park | — | 3,728 |
| 3. Denali State Park | — | 140 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Very high risk in Petersville, with avalanches at the top
Petersville’s FEMA hazard score stands at 87 of 100. Expected losses in Petersville break down as 85% from avalanches and 11% from earthquakes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Petersville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The town’s January low comes in at 7°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults binge drink in Petersville than in most of Alaska or the rest of the country
17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Petersville. Among 42 Alaska towns, just one has a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Petersville. Of 32 CDC measures, Petersville beats the Alaska average on 11 and trails it on 9.
| Petersville | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Petersville | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.3% | 17.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 12.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 5.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Petersville
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Petersville; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Petersville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Alaska.
76 miles of trails in Petersville
95.2% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
About Petersville
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Petersville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Area. The population was 27 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 463 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,617 ft
Questions about Petersville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Petersville, AK a good place to live?
Petersville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.