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Chewton, PA

Pennsylvania · Lawrence County · Metropolitan Area

Chewton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 243. Residents earn $50,625 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
243 Population 163/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $38,336 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,500 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,625
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Chewton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population243
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$38,336
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute50 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute50 min
Broadband76.9%
Libraries4

Is Chewton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chewton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Chewton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chewton is $50,625, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chewton is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Chewton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Chewton has a population of 243 with a density of 163 people per square mile. The median age is 59.7 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

243
Total Population
163
People / sq mi
59.7yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chewton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chewton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chewton is $50,625, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: Chewton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,625
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,336
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chewton is $162,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units200
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate3.23%
Chewton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates40.8976°N, 80.3185°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
County FIPS42073
Chewton is located in Lawrence County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 76.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+82.8%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density163/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi
CountyLawrence County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.9%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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