Thompsontown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
554 Population 1,679/sq mi density
$41,875 Median Income $26,494 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $227,132 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $707/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Thompsontown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,875
44% below
$26,494 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $227,132
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Thompsontown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
56%
Rent
61%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thompsontown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thompsontown residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,494. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 581 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thompsontown is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,132. Median rent is $707/month, with 26.7% 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 1964.

Education

19.0% of adults in Thompsontown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thompsontown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population554
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$26,494
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$707
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$227,132
Housing Units352
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation445 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Thompsontown was founded in 1755.
The median home in Thompsontown was built in 1964.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.