At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Maxatawny Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maxatawny's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maxatawny a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
51.6% of adults in Maxatawny hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maxatawny 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 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born41.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$62,428
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$256,441
Housing Units23
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation471 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Maxatawny was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
41.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.