At a Glance
Median Income
$107,708
$43,169 per capita
Home Value
$189,700
Zillow: $242,862
Median Rent
$561/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.1% smoking rate
How Tower City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tower City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tower City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tower City residents earn a median household income of $107,708 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tower City is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,862. Median rent is $561/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
36.3% of adults in Tower City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tower City has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,708
Per Capita$43,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$19,105M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,700
Rent$561
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$242,862
Housing Units144
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,172 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Tower City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hector International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.