Inkerman, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,568 Population 2,148/sq mi density
$50,236 Median Income $36,451 per capita
$1,450 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,236 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Inkerman, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,236
33% below
$36,451 per capita
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
25% above
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
67%
Rent
125%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inkerman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 2.4% (33% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,568
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density2,148/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,236
Per Capita$36,451
Unemployment2.4%
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%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
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.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.