Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Big Bass Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,388. Residents earn $54,785 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Big Bass Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Big Bass Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Big Bass Lake is $54,785, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Big Bass Lake is $193,100, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Big Bass Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,785 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,322 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.39% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $193,100 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $183 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,022 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.39% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.2 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,872 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2497°N, 75.4797°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.5% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |