Lumber City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
230 Population 1,211/sq mi density
$107,500 Home Value $229,327 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lumber City, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$107,500
62% below
Zillow: $229,327
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
94.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Lumber City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lumber City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
38%
Poverty
368%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lumber City a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lumber City is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,327. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

0.0% of adults in Lumber City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lumber City 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 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density1,211/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$37,690
Unemployment
Poverty45.6%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

Home Value$107,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$229,327
Housing Units124
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation730 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Lumber City was founded in 1835.
The median home in Lumber City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.