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Port Clinton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
302 Population 397/sq mi density
$56,406 Median Income $28,845 per capita
$127,600 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$1,221 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,406 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $1,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Clinton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,406
25% below
$28,845 per capita
Home Value
$127,600
55% below
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
5% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
1,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Port Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Clinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
45%
Rent
105%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
267%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Clinton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Clinton residents earn a median household income of $56,406 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,845. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Clinton is $127,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 22.5% 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 Clinton reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Port Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Clinton 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.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$28,845
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,600
Rent$1,221
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units145
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property1,400/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation535 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Clinton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.