Orwigsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,004 Population 1,384/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $46,304 per capita
$194,200 Home Value $287,769 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
33 Violent Crime/100K 766 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,200 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Orwigsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$46,304 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
31% below
Zillow: $287,769
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Orwigsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Orwigsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
69%
Rent
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orwigsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orwigsburg residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,304. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Orwigsburg is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,769. Median rent is $730/month, with 22.5% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Orwigsburg reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 766/100K.

Education

32.7% of adults in Orwigsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orwigsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,004
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$46,304
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent$730
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$287,769
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property766/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation596 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Orwigsburg was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.