At a Glance
Median Income
$68,000
$31,245 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
Zillow: $138,808
Violent Crime
466/100K
3,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Pike Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pike's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pike a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pike residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,245. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pike is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,808. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pike reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,935/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Pike hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pike has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$31,245
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$138,808
Housing Units115
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property3,935/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,563 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pike was built in 1938.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.