At a Glance
Median Income
$29,783
$23,759 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $117,359
Median Rent
$548/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Rankin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rankin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rankin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rankin residents earn a median household income of $29,783 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,759. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rankin is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,359. Median rent is $548/month, with 24.5% 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 1950.
Education
14.6% of adults in Rankin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rankin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,729
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density4,021/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,783
Per Capita$23,759
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$548
Ownership34.4%
Zillow$117,359
Housing Units954
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation860 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The median home in Rankin was built in 1950.
32.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.