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Fernville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
420 Population 519/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $38,743 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $248,140 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 1,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fernville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$38,743 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $248,140
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
71%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fernville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.5% (58% 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.

Safety & Crime

Fernville reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,050/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population420
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$38,743
Unemployment1.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property1,050/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.