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Force, PA

Pennsylvania

Force is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 214. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
214 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $23,510 per capita
$49,900 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,900 home value
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,250
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $49,900
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

How Force Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population214
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$23,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,830M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,451 ft (442 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.2%
Libraries4

Is Force a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Force receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Force stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Force is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Force is $49,900, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Force experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 52.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Force has a population of 214 with a density of 1,019 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

214
Total Population
1,019
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.5%
Female 64.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Force vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Force vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Force is $31,250, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Force vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,250
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,510
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
IRS Avg AGI$64,272

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)960
County GDP$1,830M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare114
Retail121
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,322
23% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Drive Alone60.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Force is $49,900, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$49,900
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units125
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,322
23% above US avg
Effective Rate8.66%
Force has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall52.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,451 ft (442 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Coordinates41.2593°N, 78.5041°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 96.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+88.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants82
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Drive Alone60.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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