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Mount Carmel, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
Mount Carmel, PA
At a Glance
How Mount Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Carmel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Carmel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Carmel residents earn a median household income of $52,667 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,065. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 Mount Carmel is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,203. Median rent is $796/month, with 25.8% 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
Mount Carmel reports 1,158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 205% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,058/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Mount Carmel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Carmel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.