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Heckscherville, PA

Pennsylvania

Heckscherville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 315. Residents earn $66,042 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
315 Population 955/sq mi density
$66,042 Median Income $20,574 per capita
$71,700 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$66,042 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,042
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,700
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population315
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,042
Per Capita$20,574
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation973 ft (297 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries14

Is Heckscherville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Heckscherville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Heckscherville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Heckscherville is $66,042, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Heckscherville is $71,700, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Heckscherville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Heckscherville has a population of 315 with a density of 955 people per square mile. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

315
Total Population
955
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Heckscherville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.6%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.4%
67% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Heckscherville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Heckscherville is $66,042, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Heckscherville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,042
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,574
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Heckscherville is $71,700, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,700
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.4%
Housing Units90
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate7.52%
Heckscherville 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 is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation973 ft (297 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density955/sq mi
Coordinates40.7210°N, 76.2669°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density955/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

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