At a Glance
Median Income
$90,179
$31,123 per capita
Median Rent
$850/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Skelp Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skelp's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skelp a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skelp residents earn a median household income of $90,179 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,123. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Skelp reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,724/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Skelp hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skelp has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,179
Per Capita$31,123
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$159,189
Housing Units58
Rent Burden14.2%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,724/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Skelp was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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