At a Glance
Median Income
$50,236
$36,451 per capita
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
3,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Inkerman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Inkerman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Inkerman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Inkerman residents earn a median household income of $50,236 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,451. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Inkerman reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,412/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Inkerman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Inkerman has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,568
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density2,148/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,236
Per Capita$36,451
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,450
Ownership43.1%
Zillow$282,186
Housing Units859
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property3,412/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation780 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Inkerman was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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