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Shickshinny, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
Shickshinny, PA
At a Glance
How Shickshinny Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shickshinny's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shickshinny a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shickshinny residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,112. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shickshinny is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,639. Median rent is $675/month, with 35.5% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Shickshinny reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,088/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Shickshinny hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shickshinny has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.