Jim Thorpe, PA

Jim Thorpe, PA

At a Glance

How Jim Thorpe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jim Thorpe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Jim Thorpe a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Jim Thorpe residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,937. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jim Thorpe is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,562. Median rent is $831/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Jim Thorpe reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 881/100K.

Education

27.2% of adults in Jim Thorpe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jim Thorpe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

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