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Shamokin Dam, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County
Shamokin Dam, PA
At a Glance
How Shamokin Dam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shamokin Dam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shamokin Dam a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shamokin Dam residents earn a median household income of $77,721 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,687. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shamokin Dam is $195,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,378. Median rent is $976/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Shamokin Dam reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 174/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Shamokin Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shamokin Dam has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.