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Buckhorn, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
614 Population 890/sq mi density
$73,250 Median Income $22,888 per capita
$270,600 Home Value $248,140 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 1,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$73,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$270,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckhorn, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,250
3% below
$22,888 per capita
Home Value
$270,600
4% below
Zillow: $248,140
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Buckhorn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
96%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckhorn a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buckhorn residents earn a median household income of $73,250 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,888. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buckhorn is $270,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,140. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Buckhorn reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,050/100K.

Education

40.1% of adults in Buckhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckhorn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population614
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female72% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,250
Per Capita$22,888
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,600
Rent
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units164
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property1,050/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation608 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Buckhorn was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.