At a Glance
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
35.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Kutztown University reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,937/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,225
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density8,989/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,623
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$346,881
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,937/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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
Broadband48.0%
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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