Tharptown (Uniontown), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
278 Population 2,780/sq mi density
$59,600 Home Value $269,065 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tharptown (Uniontown), PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$59,600
79% below
Zillow: $269,065
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Tharptown (Uniontown) Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
21%
Poverty
260%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
472%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tharptown (Uniontown) a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tharptown (Uniontown) is $59,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,065. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.4% of adults in Tharptown (Uniontown) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tharptown (Uniontown) has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population278
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density2,780/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,689
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

Home Value$59,600
Rent
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$269,065
Housing Units155
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation660 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Tharptown (Uniontown) was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.