Pennsylvania
New Columbus is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 273. Residents earn $36,071 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Columbus receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. New Columbus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Columbus is $36,071, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Columbus is $176,100, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Columbus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,071 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,681 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,596 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,571 |
| County GDP | $3,276M |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Healthcare | 191 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 73 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,387 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 41.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 35.7% |
| Census Median | $176,100 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,387 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,535/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 191 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 917 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1732°N, 76.2868°W |
| County FIPS | 42037 |
Winner: Republican by 31 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.9% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 191 |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 41.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 35.7% |