At a Glance
Median Income
$64,583
$38,607 per capita
Home Value
$161,400
Zillow: $215,016
Median Rent
$663/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chicora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chicora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chicora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chicora residents earn a median household income of $64,583 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,607. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,418 business establishments, including 387 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chicora is $161,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,016. Median rent is $663/month, with 27.5% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Chicora reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Chicora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chicora has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population969
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,828/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$38,607
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$14,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,400
Rent$663
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$215,016
Housing Units501
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,268 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Chicora was founded in 1830.
The median home in Chicora was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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