At a Glance
Median Income
$57,778
$23,203 per capita
Home Value
$105,800
Zillow: $164,597
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Sheppton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheppton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheppton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheppton residents earn a median household income of $57,778 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,203. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheppton is $105,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,597. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sheppton reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,102/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Sheppton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheppton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,717/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,778
Per Capita$23,203
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$164,597
Housing Units190
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,102/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,644 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheppton was built in 1938.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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