Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
South Connellsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,848. Residents earn $49,821 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Connellsville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. South Connellsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Connellsville is $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 20.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in South Connellsville is $98,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
South Connellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 24.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,821 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,274 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,868 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,734 |
| County GDP | $5,442M |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Healthcare | 418 |
| Retail | 419 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $98,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $109,950 |
| Median List Price | $109,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $95 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $823 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,570 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9925°N, 79.5755°W |
| County FIPS | 42051 |
Winner: Republican by 37.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Retail Stores | 419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |