At a Glance
Median Income
$30,625
$29,051 per capita
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
48.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Temperanceville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Temperanceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temperanceville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Temperanceville residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,051. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Temperanceville reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,401/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Temperanceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temperanceville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$29,051
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty48.4%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$171,660
Housing Units111
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,401/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Temperanceville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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