Petersburg, Nebraska is a small town located in Boone County with a population of only 68652. Despite the small size, Petersburg has earned its place on many rankings lists. According to BestPlaces, Petersburg ranks #3 for most affordable places to live in Nebraska and #9 for best places to retire in Nebraska. It also ranks as the #4 safest city in the state and has the second highest amount of sunny days per year at an average of 203 days per year. Additionally, it is ranked as one of the top ten cities for raising a family due to its low crime rate and strong public school system. All these rankings make Petersburg an attractive place to live that offers quality amenities and great value for money.
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