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Karns City, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Karns City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 192. Residents earn $49,250 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
192 Population 533/sq mi density
$49,250 Median Income $23,709 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $167,333 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,250
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $138,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $917
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.8%
76% higher than US avg

How Karns City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population192
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita$23,709
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$14,518M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,333
Housing Units95
Rent Burden15.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,210 ft (369 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries8

Is Karns City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Karns City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Karns City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Karns City is $49,250, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 21.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Karns City is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Karns City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Karns City has a population of 192 with a density of 533 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

192
Total Population
533
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Karns City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Karns City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Karns City is $49,250, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Karns City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,250
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,709
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
IRS Avg AGI$96,649

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate21.8%
76% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,418
County GDP$14,518M

Business (County)

Restaurants387
Healthcare646
Retail670
Manufacturing269

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,000
71% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone71.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Karns City is $138,500, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,333.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,500
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,333

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$917
21% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.1%
Housing Units95
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,000
71% above US avg
Effective Rate4.33%
Karns City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall34.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,210 ft (369 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates40.9970°N, 79.7264°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.2-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.7%
D 33.5%

Winner: Republican by 32.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density533/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities646
Restaurants387
Retail Stores670

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone71.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

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