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McAdoo, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,617 Population 7,477/sq mi density
$45,239 Median Income $24,093 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $158,902 Zillow
$1,007 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
476 Violent Crime/100K 2,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,239 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $1,007/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McAdoo, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,239
40% below
$24,093 per capita
Home Value
$84,800
70% below
Zillow: $158,902
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
13% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
476/100K
25% above
2,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

How McAdoo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
30%
Rent
87%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McAdoo 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

McAdoo residents earn a median household income of $45,239 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,093. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McAdoo is $84,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,902. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 29.2% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

McAdoo reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in McAdoo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McAdoo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,617
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density7,477/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,239
Per Capita$24,093
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent$1,007
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$158,902
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent476/100K
Property2,298/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,738 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

McAdoo was founded in 1896.
The median home in McAdoo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.