At a Glance
Median Income
$69,750
$28,799 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $143,368
Median Rent
$964/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tower City residents earn a median household income of $69,750 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,799. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tower City is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,368. Median rent is $964/month, with 23.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Tower City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 453/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Tower City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tower City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,542
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,819/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,750
Per Capita$28,799
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$964
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$143,368
Housing Units538
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation762 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Tower City was founded in 1868.
The median home in Tower City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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