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Beech Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
716 Population 1,326/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $26,274 per capita
$170,400 Home Value $202,002 Zillow
$448 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $448/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Beech Creek, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$26,274 per capita
Home Value
$170,400
40% below
Zillow: $202,002
Median Rent
$448/mo
61% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Beech Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beech Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
60%
Rent
39%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beech Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beech Creek residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,274. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 917 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beech Creek is $170,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,002. Median rent is $448/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Beech Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Beech Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beech Creek has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population716
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,326/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,274
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,963M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,400
Rent$448
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$202,002
Housing Units291
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,572/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation611 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Beech Creek was founded in 1812.
The median home in Beech Creek was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.