Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,434. Residents earn $55,272 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Slippery Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Slippery Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Slippery Rock is $55,272, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Slippery Rock is $230,200, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Slippery Rock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,198 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Slippery Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,272 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,953 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,842 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,857 |
| County GDP | $5,515M |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Healthcare | 407 |
| Retail | 423 |
| Manufacturing | 186 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,174 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.81% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $230,200 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $948 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,174 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.81% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,603/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 407 |
| Total Violent | 54.5/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 27.2/100K |
| Assault | 27.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,197.9/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 272.3/100K |
| Theft | 898.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0695°N, 80.0579°W |
| County FIPS | 42085 |
Winner: Republican by 30.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,081/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 407 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 423 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |