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Portersville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County
Portersville, PA
At a Glance
How Portersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portersville residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,730. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portersville is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,120. Median rent is $675/month, with 25.4% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Portersville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Portersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portersville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.