At a Glance
Violent Crime
162/100K
2,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Shaft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shaft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shaft a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Shaft reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,261/100K.
Education
63.2% of adults in Shaft hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shaft has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$64,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$173,166
Housing Units131
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property2,261/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,771 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Shaft was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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