At a Glance
Median Income
$82,292
$30,933 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $296,415
Median Rent
$850/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
11.5% smoking rate
How Scipio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scipio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scipio a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scipio residents earn a median household income of $82,292 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,933. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scipio is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,415. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
24.5% of adults in Scipio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scipio has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population435
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,292
Per Capita$30,933
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$850
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$296,415
Housing Units154
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
Elevation5,304 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Scipio was founded in 1859.
The median home in Scipio was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.