At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$31,732 per capita
Home Value
$181,600
Zillow: $264,988
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How South Temple Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Temple's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Temple a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Temple residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,732. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Temple is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,988. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 33.7% 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.
Education
26.3% of adults in South Temple hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Temple has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,821
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density5,518/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$31,732
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$1,435
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$264,988
Housing Units772
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation351 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in South Temple was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.