At a Glance
Median Income
$36,438
$23,640 per capita
Home Value
$57,400
Zillow: $269,065
Median Rent
$649/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
725/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Shamokin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shamokin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shamokin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shamokin residents earn a median household income of $36,438 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,640. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% 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 is $57,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,065. Median rent is $649/month, with 25.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Shamokin reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 725/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Shamokin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shamokin 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 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,890
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density8,301/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,438
Per Capita$23,640
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,400
Rent$649
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$269,065
Housing Units4,232
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property725/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation798 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Shamokin was founded in 1835.
The median home in Shamokin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% 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.