At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$27,553 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $151,495
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.4% smoking rate
How Pittsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsburg residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,553. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,404 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsburg is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,495. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.0% of adults in Pittsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density249/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$27,553
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$3,987M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$1,007
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$151,495
Housing Units306
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation463 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pittsburg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.