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Big Bass Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
Big Bass Lake, PA
At a Glance
How Big Bass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bass Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Big Bass Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Big Bass Lake residents earn a median household income of $54,785 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,322. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Bass Lake is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,062. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 22.2% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Big Bass Lake reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,042/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Big Bass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Bass Lake 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 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.