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Thompsontown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County
Thompsontown, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Thompsontown a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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 $220,682. 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.
Safety & Crime
Thompsontown reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,503/100K.
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 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.