Pennsylvania
Hughesville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,439. Residents earn $63,409 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hughesville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Hughesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hughesville is $63,409, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Hughesville is $201,300, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hughesville 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 1,033 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hughesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,409 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,616 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,022 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 490 |
| County GDP | $2,785M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $201,300 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $240,796 |
| Median List Price | $224,900 |
| Median List Price | $224,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $866 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 140.9/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 47.0/100K |
| Robbery | 93.9/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,033.4/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 93.9/100K |
| Theft | 939.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2390°N, 76.7254°W |
| County FIPS | 42093 |
Winner: Republican by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 3,752/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |