Kersey, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
679 Population 438/sq mi density
$60,288 Median Income $40,228 per capita
$211,400 Home Value $74,982 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,288 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,400 home value, $619/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kersey, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,288
20% below
$40,228 per capita
Home Value
$211,400
25% below
Zillow: $74,982
Median Rent
$619/mo
47% below
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
33.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Kersey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
75%
Rent
53%
Poverty
273%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kersey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kersey residents earn a median household income of $60,288 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,228. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kersey is $211,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,982. Median rent is $619/month, with 36.0% 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 1981.

Education

21.6% of adults in Kersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kersey 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 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population679
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,288
Per Capita$40,228
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty33.8%
County GDP$1,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,400
Rent$619
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$74,982
Housing Units342
Rent Burden36.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death9,196/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,895 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kersey was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.