At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$36,937 per capita
Home Value
$177,400
Zillow: $267,245
Median Rent
$831/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
212/100K
1,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jim Thorpe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.7% (53% 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 $267,245. 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 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,784/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,534
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$36,937
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,400
Rent$831
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$267,245
Housing Units2,365
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property1,784/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary149/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,163 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Jim Thorpe was founded in 1818.
The median home in Jim Thorpe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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