At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$38,743 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $248,140
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Fernville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fernville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fernville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fernville residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,743. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Fernville is $200,000 , 29% 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 1969.
Education
33.1% of adults in Fernville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fernville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population420
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$38,743
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units173
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation627 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fernville was built in 1969.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.