At a Glance
Median Income
$56,500
$34,582 per capita
Home Value
$76,500
Zillow: $132,258
Median Rent
$870/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
20.9% smoking rate
How Jewett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jewett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jewett residents earn a median household income of $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,582. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewett is $76,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,258. Median rent is $870/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
15.0% of adults in Jewett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewett has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population384
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$34,582
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,500
Rent$870
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$132,258
Housing Units297
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,028 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jewett was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.