Pennsylvania
Falls Creek is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,084. Residents earn $47,589 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Falls Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Falls Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Falls Creek is $47,589, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Falls Creek is $104,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Falls Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,589 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,628 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,142 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,062 |
| County GDP | $4,033M |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Healthcare | 271 |
| Retail | 326 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,135 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.95% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $104,700 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $127,025 |
| Census Median Rent | $993 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 42.1% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,135 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,758/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 271 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 12% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,507 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1420°N, 78.8069°W |
| County FIPS | 42033 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.8% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,166/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 271 |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Retail Stores | 326 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |