At a Glance
Median Income
$32,083
$21,164 per capita
Home Value
$97,300
Zillow: $201,913
Median Rent
$398/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Readstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Readstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Readstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Readstown residents earn a median household income of $32,083 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,164. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Readstown is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,913. Median rent is $398/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
13.1% of adults in Readstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Readstown has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,083
Per Capita$21,164
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,300
Rent$398
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$201,913
Housing Units176
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation760 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Readstown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.