Force, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

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 $134,345 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Force, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,250
58% below
$23,510 per capita
Home Value
$49,900
82% below
Zillow: $134,345
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Force Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Force's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
42%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Force a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Force residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Force is $49,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,345. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

0.0% of adults in Force hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Force has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$23,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,900
Rent
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$134,345
Housing Units125
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death9,196/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,451 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Force was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.