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Port Carbon, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
Port Carbon, PA
At a Glance
How Port Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Carbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Carbon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Carbon residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,602. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Port Carbon is $104,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,751. Median rent is $845/month, with 26.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Port Carbon reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 56/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Port Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Carbon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.