At a Glance
Median Income
$42,813
$24,112 per capita
Home Value
$84,500
Zillow: $242,030
Median Rent
$675/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shickshinny 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
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 5.5% (53% above 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 $242,030. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population627
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$24,112
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent$675
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$242,030
Housing Units342
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation590 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Shickshinny was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.