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Great Bend, PA

Pennsylvania

Great Bend is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 600. Residents earn $45,750 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
600 Population 2,069/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $31,586 per capita
$148,400 Home Value
$748 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 424 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K (63% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,750
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,400
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 141/100K
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $748
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population600
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density2,069/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$31,586
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,616M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$748
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units352
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property424/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary141/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation891 ft (272 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.1%
Libraries4

Is Great Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Great Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Great Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Great Bend is $45,750, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Great Bend is $148,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Great Bend is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 141 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 424 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Great Bend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Great Bend has a population of 600 with a density of 2,069 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%).

Population

600
Total Population
2,069
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Great Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Great Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Great Bend is $45,750, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Great Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,750
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,586
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$90,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)990
County GDP$2,616M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare59
Retail141
Manufacturing51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,074
45% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.5 min
Drive Alone66.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home21.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Bend is $148,400, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,400
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.4%
Housing Units352
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,074
45% above US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
Great Bend has a violent crime rate of 141 per 100,000 residents, 63% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 424 per 100,000 (78% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Great Bend vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent141.2/100K
63% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault141.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property423.7/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary141.2/100K
Theft282.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Great Bend 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 is 46.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall82.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation891 ft (272 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,069/sq mi
Coordinates41.9730°N, 75.7452°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42115
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.7-point margin. 77.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 27.2%

Winner: Republican by 44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+84.3%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density2,069/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.1%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants81
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.5 min
Drive Alone66.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home21.0%

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