Shippensburg University, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,944 Population 6,943/sq mi density
$709 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shippensburg University, PA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.0%
123% above
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Shippensburg University Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shippensburg University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
223%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shippensburg University a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

75.0% of adults in Shippensburg University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shippensburg University has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,944
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density6,943/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,326
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

Home Value
Rent$709
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$275,223
Housing Units26
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation645 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.0%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+37.9%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute11 min
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Shippensburg University was built in 1979.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 574 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.