Fort Loudon, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Fort Loudon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,044. Residents earn $118,269 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,044 Population 245/sq mi density
$118,269 Median Income $37,726 per capita
$271,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,269 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,400 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,269
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $271,400
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.9%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,044
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,269
Per Capita$37,726
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,379M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation639 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+79.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Is Fort Loudon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Loudon receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fort Loudon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Loudon is $118,269, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Fort Loudon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Loudon is $271,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Loudon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fort Loudon has a population of 1,044 with a density of 245 people per square mile. The median age is 25.6 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,044
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
25.6yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.7%
Female 41.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Loudon is $118,269, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Fort Loudon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,269
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,726
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$69,390

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,466
County GDP$8,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants288
Healthcare343
Retail454
Manufacturing201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone28.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Loudon is $271,400, 4% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,400
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.84%

Health Metrics: Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access73.4%
Healthcare Facilities343

Crime Rates: Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Fort Loudon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates39.9219°N, 77.9072°W
County FIPS42055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.9%
23% below US avg
High School+79.3%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities343
Restaurants288
Retail Stores454

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone28.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.6%

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