Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
McConnellsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,005. Residents earn $36,563 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, McConnellsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. McConnellsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McConnellsburg is $36,563, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in McConnellsburg is $173,800, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
McConnellsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,563 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,011 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,390 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,466 |
| County GDP | $8,379M |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Healthcare | 343 |
| Retail | 454 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.87% |
| Commute Time | 14.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $173,800 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,595 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 39.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.87% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,611/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 898 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9320°N, 77.9958°W |
| County FIPS | 42055 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,871/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 73.6% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Retail Stores | 454 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 14.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |