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Smicksburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Indiana County

Smicksburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 56. Residents earn $56,000 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
56 Population 373/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $22,143 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,000
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Smicksburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population56
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$22,143
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,202M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units33
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries3

Is Smicksburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Smicksburg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Smicksburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Smicksburg is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Smicksburg is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Smicksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Smicksburg has a population of 56 with a density of 373 people per square mile. The median age is 57.5 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

56
Total Population
373
People / sq mi
57.5yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Smicksburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Smicksburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Smicksburg is $56,000, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Smicksburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,000
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$61,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,921
County GDP$4,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants166
Healthcare249
Retail276
Manufacturing82

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,080
45% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Smicksburg is $85,000, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.5%
Housing Units33
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,080
45% above US avg
Effective Rate5.98%
Smicksburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates40.8701°N, 79.1713°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIndiana County County
County FIPS42063
Smicksburg is located in Indiana County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.1-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 39.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+63.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density373/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyIndiana County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities249
Restaurants166
Retail Stores276

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

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