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Karns City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Butler County County

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

Karns City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,250
34% below
$23,709 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
51% below
Zillow: $167,333
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
49%
Rent
79%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
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 $167,333. 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.

Safety & Crime

Karns City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population192
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$167,333
Housing Units95
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband84.0%
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.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.