Pennsylvania
Orwigsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,004. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Orwigsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Orwigsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orwigsburg is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Orwigsburg is $194,200, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Orwigsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 33 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 655 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.
32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Orwigsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,391 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,961 |
| County GDP | $6,492M |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Healthcare | 347 |
| Retail | 449 |
| Manufacturing | 163 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.78% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $194,200 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $275,667 |
| Median List Price | $405,025 |
| Median List Price | $405,025 |
| $/Sq Ft | $133 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.1% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.78% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Total Violent | 32.8/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 32.8/100K |
| Total Property | 655.3/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 196.6/100K |
| Theft | 426.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 32.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 596 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6542°N, 76.1040°W |
| County FIPS | 42107 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.7% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,384/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Retail Stores | 449 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |