At a Glance
Median Income
$55,938
$24,961 per capita
Home Value
$80,400
Zillow: $96,235
Median Rent
$736/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Minersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minersville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minersville residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,961. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minersville is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,235. Median rent is $736/month, with 24.6% 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
Minersville reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 814/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Minersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minersville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,391
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density6,653/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$24,961
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$736
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$96,235
Housing Units2,233
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property814/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault209/100K
Burglary70/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation702 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Minersville was founded in 1783.
The median home in Minersville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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