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Locustdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
191 Population 2,122/sq mi density
$25,625 Median Income $28,169 per capita
$42,600 Home Value $121,072 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 2,203 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Locustdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,625
66% below
$28,169 per capita
Home Value
$42,600
85% below
Zillow: $121,072
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
2,203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
44.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
47.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
34%
Home Value
15%
Poverty
380%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Locustdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Locustdale reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,203/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population191
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property2,203/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.