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Slippery Rock, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
Slippery Rock, PA
At a Glance
How Slippery Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slippery Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Slippery Rock a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Slippery Rock residents earn a median household income of $55,272 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,953. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Slippery Rock is $230,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,844. Median rent is $948/month, with 24.1% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Slippery Rock reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,198/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Slippery Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slippery Rock has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.