At a Glance
Median Income
$66,042
$20,574 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
Zillow: $96,235
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.6%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Heckscherville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heckscherville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heckscherville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heckscherville residents earn a median household income of $66,042 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,574. The unemployment rate stands at 16.6% (361% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Heckscherville is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,235. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.5% of adults in Heckscherville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,042
Per Capita$20,574
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$96,235
Housing Units90
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation973 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Heckscherville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% 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.