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Klingerstown, PA

Pennsylvania

Klingerstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 85. Residents earn $34,531 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
85 Population 177/sq mi density
$34,531 Median Income $28,262 per capita
$143,800 Home Value
$757 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$34,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $757/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,531
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,800
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $757
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population85
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,531
Per Capita$28,262
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$143,800
Rent$757
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units54
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation521 ft (159 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband47.0%
Libraries7

Is Klingerstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Klingerstown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Klingerstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Klingerstown is $34,531, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Klingerstown is $143,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Klingerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Klingerstown has a population of 85 with a density of 177 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

85
Total Population
177
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Klingerstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Klingerstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Klingerstown is $34,531, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Klingerstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,531
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,262
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Klingerstown is $143,800, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $757 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,800
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$757
35% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.9%
Housing Units54
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
Klingerstown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation521 ft (159 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates40.6589°N, 76.6931°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+88.7%
Graduate Degree+11.1%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density177/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.5%

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