At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$71,720 per capita
Median Rent
$940/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Shelocta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelocta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelocta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shelocta residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,720. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Education
7.0% of adults in Shelocta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelocta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female70% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans30.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$71,720
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$940
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$154,041
Housing Units42
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Shelocta was founded in 1822.
The median home in Shelocta was built in 1946.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.