Forksville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sullivan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
142 Population 90/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $31,306 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $199,664 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.8% 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

Forksville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,188
31% below
$31,306 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $199,664
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Forksville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
48%
Rent
65%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forksville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forksville residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,306. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 181 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forksville is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,664. Median rent is $754/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.3% of adults in Forksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forksville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$31,306
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$327M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$754
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$199,664
Housing Units92
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,177/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Forksville was founded in 1794.
The median home in Forksville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.