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Forksville, PA

Pennsylvania

Forksville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 142. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
142 Population 90/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $31,306 per capita
$136,500 Home Value
$754 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $754/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $136,500
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.3%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $754
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population142
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$31,306
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$327M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$754
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units92
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries1

Is Forksville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forksville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Forksville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forksville is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Forksville is $136,500, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Forksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Forksville has a population of 142 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

142
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Forksville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Forksville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forksville is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Forksville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,306
Avg Weekly Wage$793
IRS Avg AGI$77,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)181
County GDP$327M

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare17
Retail24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,700
63% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Forksville is $136,500, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $754 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,500
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$754
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied45.1%
Housing Units92
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,700
63% above US avg
Effective Rate4.18%
Forksville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall35.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates41.4896°N, 76.6028°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42113
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.9-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 46.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
49% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants22
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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