At a Glance
Median Income
$56,394
$29,184 per capita
Home Value
$99,700
Zillow: $140,862
Median Rent
$711/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Frackville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frackville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frackville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frackville residents earn a median household income of $56,394 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,184. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frackville is $99,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,862. Median rent is $711/month, with 25.9% 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.
Safety & Crime
Frackville reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 581/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Frackville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frackville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,860
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density6,433/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,394
Per Capita$29,184
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,700
Rent$711
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$140,862
Housing Units1,790
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property581/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation1,460 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Frackville was founded in 1861.
The median home in Frackville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.