At a Glance
Home Value
$105,700
Zillow: $215,318
Median Rent
$775/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
21.5% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsburg is $105,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,318. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
0.0% of adults in Pittsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,707
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value$105,700
Rent$775
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$215,318
Housing Units79
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation620 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pittsburg was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.