At a Glance
Median Income
$49,250
$23,709 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
Zillow: $175,196
Median Rent
$917/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Karns City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Karns City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Karns City 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
Karns City residents earn a median household income of $49,250 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,709. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,418 business establishments, including 387 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Karns City is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,196. Median rent is $917/month, with 15.0% 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 1944.
Education
5.7% of adults in Karns City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita$23,709
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$14,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$917
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$175,196
Housing Units95
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,210 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Karns City was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.