Slippery Rock University, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,724 Population 4,953/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Slippery Rock University, PA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Slippery Rock University Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slippery Rock 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

0.0% of adults in Slippery Rock University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slippery Rock University has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). 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.

Data Overview

People

Population2,724
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density4,953/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$6,049
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$191,844
Housing Units28
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,294 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.