Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Rankin is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,729. Residents earn $29,783 per year, which is 60% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rankin receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Rankin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Rankin is $29,783, 60% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Rankin is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,328 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rankin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,783 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,759 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 10.49% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $8 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 77.1% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.49% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 711.2/100K |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 47.4/100K |
| Assault | 663.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,327.6/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 663.8/100K |
| Theft | 569.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 94.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4134°N, 79.8838°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,021/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |