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South Connellsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,848 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $27,274 per capita
$98,000 Home Value $148,272 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Connellsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,821
34% below
$27,274 per capita
Home Value
$98,000
65% below
Zillow: $148,272
Median Rent
$823/mo
29% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How South Connellsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
35%
Rent
71%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Connellsville 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

South Connellsville residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,274. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% 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 South Connellsville is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,272. Median rent is $823/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

South Connellsville reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,709/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in South Connellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Connellsville 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 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,848
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$27,274
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent$823
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$148,272
Housing Units897
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property3,709/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,570 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

South Connellsville was founded in 1910.
The median home in South Connellsville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% 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.