At a Glance
Median Income
$25,625
$28,169 per capita
Home Value
$42,600
Zillow: $121,072
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
44.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
47.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Locustdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Locustdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Locustdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Locustdale residents earn a median household income of $25,625 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Locustdale is $42,600 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,072. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.8% of adults in Locustdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
44.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Locustdale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$25,625
Per Capita$28,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty47.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,600
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$121,072
Housing Units203
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,026 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+44.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Locustdale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
46.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.