At a Glance
Median Income
$54,886
$33,810 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
Zillow: $179,643
Median Rent
$883/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Pitsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pitsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pitsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pitsburg residents earn a median household income of $54,886 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,810. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pitsburg is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,643. Median rent is $883/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pitsburg reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,433/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Pitsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pitsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density1,882/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,886
Per Capita$33,810
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$883
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$179,643
Housing Units163
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,433/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Pitsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.