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Mount Jewett, PA

Pennsylvania · McKean County

Mount Jewett is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 608. Residents earn $52,969 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
608 Population 252/sq mi density
$52,969 Median Income $29,506 per capita
$74,500 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 111 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,969 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,500 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,969
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $74,500
74% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 111/100K
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Mount Jewett Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population608
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,969
Per Capita$29,506
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,212M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,500
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units390
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property111/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband84.6%
Libraries5

Is Mount Jewett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Jewett receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Mount Jewett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Jewett is $52,969, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Jewett is $74,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Mount Jewett is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 111 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Jewett experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Jewett has a population of 608 with a density of 252 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

608
Total Population
252
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Jewett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Jewett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Jewett is $52,969, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Mount Jewett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,969
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,506
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$56,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,212M

Business (County)

Restaurants97
Healthcare129
Retail149
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Jewett is $74,500, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,500
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%
Housing Units390
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Effective Rate6.23%
Mount Jewett has a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 111 per 100,000 (94% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mount Jewett vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent110.9/100K
71% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault110.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property110.9/100K
94% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft110.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mount Jewett has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates41.7291°N, 78.6403°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcKean County County
County FIPS42083
Mount Jewett is located in McKean County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.2-point margin. 84.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26%

Winner: Republican by 47.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density252/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi
CountyMcKean County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities129
Restaurants97
Retail Stores149

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home1.2%

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