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Riceville, PA

Pennsylvania

Riceville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 76. Residents earn $51,477 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
76 Population 177/sq mi density
$51,477 Median Income $28,841 per capita
$98,300 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,477 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,477
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $98,300
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.1%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.9%
246% higher than US avg

How Riceville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population76
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,477
Per Capita$28,841
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$2,149M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden27.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,361 ft (415 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries3

Is Riceville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riceville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Riceville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riceville is $51,477, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 42.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riceville is $98,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Riceville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 114.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Riceville has a population of 76 with a density of 177 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

76
Total Population
177
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.8%
Female 59.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Riceville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Riceville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riceville is $51,477, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Riceville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,477
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,841
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$58,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate42.9%
246% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,208
County GDP$2,149M

Business (County)

Restaurants104
Healthcare172
Retail193
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.2 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Riceville is $98,300, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,300
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Effective Rate4.31%
Riceville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall114.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,361 ft (415 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates41.7793°N, 79.8046°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
31% below US avg
High School+84.6%
Graduate Degree+15.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density177/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants104
Retail Stores193

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.2 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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