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Ronks, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ronks is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 190. Residents earn $76,534 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
190 Population 284/sq mi density
$76,534 Median Income $32,205 per capita
$306,600 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,534 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$306,600 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,534
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $306,600
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.3%
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

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

People

Population190
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,534
Per Capita$32,205
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$306,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden28.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation375 ft (114 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+57.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Is Ronks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ronks receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ronks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ronks is $76,534, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ronks is $306,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ronks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ronks has a population of 190 with a density of 284 people per square mile. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

190
Total Population
284
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ronks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.3%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.7%
77% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ronks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ronks is $76,534, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Ronks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,534
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,205
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ronks is $306,600, 9% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$306,600
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.07%
Ronks has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation375 ft (114 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates40.0284°N, 76.1761°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
37% below US avg
High School+57.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density284/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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