Petersville, Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Petersville, Alaska
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The Forks Roadhouse is the community's central meeting point.
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Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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 Petersville, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 462.50 sq mi (1,197.87 km2) |
| • Land | 461.83 sq mi (1,196.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 0.06/sq mi (0.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-60460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1407927 |
Petersville is a small community in Alaska, United States. It's located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. This area is part of the larger Anchorage Metropolitan Area. In 2020, only 27 people lived in Petersville. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Where is Petersville Located?
Petersville is in the northwest part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. You can find it at these coordinates: 62°22′37″N 150°44′49″W / 62.37694°N 150.74694°W. It's next to another community called Trapper Creek to the east.
The community sits along Petersville Road. It's about 29 miles (47 km) northwest of Alaska Route 3 (the Parks Highway) at Trapper Creek. It's also about 145 miles (233 km) north of Anchorage, which is a much larger city. To the north of Petersville, you'll find Denali National Park, a famous wilderness area.
The total area of Petersville is about 462.5 square miles (1,198 km²). Most of this is land, with only a small amount of water. The Kahiltna River borders Petersville to the west. This river gets its water from the Kahiltna Glacier, which is on the south side of Denali, North America's highest peak.
Petersville's Climate
Petersville has a very cold climate. It's in what's called a 3a USDA hardiness zone. This means that temperatures can drop as low as -40 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to -37 degrees Celsius) during the coldest parts of winter.
Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall in Petersville:
| Climate data for Petersville (1,617 feet above sea level) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 18.0 (−7.8) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
42.0 (5.6) |
54.0 (12.2) |
65.0 (18.3) |
66.0 (18.9) |
62.0 (16.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
35.0 (1.7) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 11.0 (−11.7) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
42.5 (5.8) |
53.0 (11.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
52.0 (11.1) |
42.5 (5.8) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.0 (−15.6) |
6.0 (−14.4) |
9.0 (−12.8) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
41.0 (5.0) |
45.0 (7.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
33.0 (0.6) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
9.0 (−12.8) |
7.0 (−13.9) |
22.2 (−5.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.23 (57) |
2.14 (54) |
1.43 (36) |
1.38 (35) |
1.03 (26) |
1.65 (42) |
3.92 (100) |
5.83 (148) |
5.82 (148) |
3.24 (82) |
2.44 (62) |
2.91 (74) |
34.02 (864) |
| Source: Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Population of Petersville
The number of people living in Petersville has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 27 | — | |
| 2010 | 4 | −85.2% | |
| 2020 | 27 | 575.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Petersville was first counted as a census-designated place (CDP) in the year 2000.
In 2000, there were 27 people living in Petersville, spread across 17 homes. Most of the people were White (about 89%), with some Native American and Pacific Islander residents.
The average home had about 1 to 2 people. The population was mostly adults, with a median age of 52 years old. This means half the people were younger than 52, and half were older. There were more males than females in the community.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $43,750. Everyone in Petersville had enough income, and no one was living below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Petersville (Alaska) para niños
