At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
35.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Kutztown University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kutztown University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kutztown University a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
9.0% of adults in Kutztown University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
35.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kutztown University has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,225
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density8,989/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,623
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$346,881
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation503 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute13 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Kutztown University was founded in 1866.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.