Mifflin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
415 Population 2,441/sq mi density
$50,357 Median Income $20,865 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $219,042 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$50,357 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mifflin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,357
33% below
$20,865 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
74% below
Zillow: $219,042
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
59.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mifflin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
26%
Rent
72%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mifflin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mifflin residents earn a median household income of $50,357 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,865. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 581 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mifflin is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,042. Median rent is $836/month, with 26.9% 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.

Education

2.9% of adults in Mifflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 59.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mifflin 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

Population415
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.5%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,357
Per Capita$20,865
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$836
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$219,042
Housing Units169
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation468 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+59.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mifflin was founded in 1849.
The median home in Mifflin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
20.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.