At a Glance
Home Value
$168,300
Zillow: $248,140
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Rupert Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rupert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rupert a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rupert is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,140. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
13.0% of adults in Rupert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rupert has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population158
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,120
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
Home Value$168,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units65
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation832 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Rupert was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.