Jonestown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
54 Population 5,416/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jonestown, PA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Jonestown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jonestown a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

13.2% of adults in Jonestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jonestown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density5,416/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans20.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$331,827
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation707 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Jonestown was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.