Slippery Rock University, PA
At a Glance
Violent Crime
54/100K
1,198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slippery Rock University a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Slippery Rock University reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,198/100K.
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. 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.
Data Overview
People
Population2,724
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density4,953/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$6,049
Unemployment4.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property1,198/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
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
Broadband31.0%
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.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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