Pennsylvania
Cochranton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,193. Residents earn $58,864 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cochranton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cochranton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cochranton is $58,864, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Cochranton is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cochranton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 179 per 100,000, 91% below the national average.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cochranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,864 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,491 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,130 |
| County GDP | $3,665M |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 288 |
| Manufacturing | 257 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,914 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $137,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,978 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,914 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 179.2/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 179.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,074 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5191°N, 80.0470°W |
| County FIPS | 42039 |
Winner: Republican by 39.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Retail Stores | 288 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |