At a Glance
Median Income
$70,417
$33,160 per capita
Home Value
$204,500
Zillow: $261,365
Violent Crime
531/100K
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rohrsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rohrsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rohrsburg 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
Rohrsburg residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,160. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rohrsburg is $204,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,365. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Rohrsburg reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 850/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Rohrsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rohrsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$33,160
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,500
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$261,365
Housing Units82
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property850/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation625 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rohrsburg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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