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Smock, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
479 Population 307/sq mi density
$46,964 Median Income $24,621 per capita
$107,000 Home Value $87,445 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 682 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,964 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Smock, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,964
38% below
$24,621 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
62% below
Zillow: $87,445
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Smock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
38%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smock residents earn a median household income of $46,964 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,621. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smock is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,445. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Smock reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 682/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Smock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population479
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,964
Per Capita$24,621
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$87,445
Housing Units347
Rent Burden40.8%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property682/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,007 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Smock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.