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Karthaus, PA

Pennsylvania

Karthaus is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 255. Residents earn $49,904 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
255 Population 750/sq mi density
$49,904 Median Income $41,822 per capita
$114,100 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,904 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,904
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,100
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population255
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,904
Per Capita$41,822
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$4,033M
Commute57 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation885 ft (270 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+95.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute57 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries5

Is Karthaus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Karthaus receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Karthaus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Karthaus is $49,904, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Karthaus is $114,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Karthaus 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 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Karthaus has a population of 255 with a density of 750 people per square mile. The median age is 59.5 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

255
Total Population
750
People / sq mi
59.5yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Karthaus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Karthaus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Karthaus is $49,904, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes.

Income: Karthaus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,904
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,822
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$59,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,062
County GDP$4,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare271
Retail326
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,135
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time56.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Karthaus is $114,100, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,100
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,135
18% above US avg
Effective Rate3.62%
Karthaus 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 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation885 ft (270 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density750/sq mi
Coordinates41.1220°N, 78.1206°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 23.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density750/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities271
Restaurants180
Retail Stores326

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute56.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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