At a Glance
Median Income
$92,083
$25,563 per capita
Violent Crime
1,109/100K
4,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Nanticoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nanticoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nanticoke a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nanticoke residents earn a median household income of $92,083 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,563. The unemployment rate stands at 23.2% (544% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Nanticoke reports 1,109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,653/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Nanticoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nanticoke has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population396
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,083
Per Capita$25,563
Unemployment23.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$255,066
Housing Units246
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,109/100K
Property4,653/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Nanticoke was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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