At a Glance
Median Income
$56,620
$45,565 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
Zillow: $222,778
Median Rent
$943/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Larksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Larksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Larksville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Larksville residents earn a median household income of $56,620 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,565. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Larksville is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,778. Median rent is $943/month, with 32.8% 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 1972.
Education
25.4% of adults in Larksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Larksville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,248
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,620
Per Capita$45,565
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent$943
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$222,778
Housing Units2,122
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation820 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Larksville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.