At a Glance
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Messiah College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Messiah College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Messiah College a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Messiah College reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,782/100K.
Education
83.3% of adults in Messiah College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Messiah College has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,273
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density7,103/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,645
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$396,343
Housing Units7
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,782/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation504 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute9 min
Broadband4.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Messiah College was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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