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Smicksburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Indiana County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
56 Population 373/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $22,143 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $165,449 Zillow
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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smicksburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,000
25% below
$22,143 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $165,449
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Smicksburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
317%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smicksburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smicksburg residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,143. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smicksburg is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,449. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Smicksburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

4.5% of adults in Smicksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smicksburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population56
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$22,143
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$165,449
Housing Units33
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Smicksburg was founded in 1827.
The median home in Smicksburg was built in 1938.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.