At a Glance
Median Income
$61,750
$41,651 per capita
Home Value
$202,400
Zillow: $280,843
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
43.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Trucksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trucksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trucksville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trucksville residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,651. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trucksville is $202,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,843. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 43.2% 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 1974.
Education
47.7% of adults in Trucksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trucksville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,284
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density1,320/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$41,651
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,400
Rent$1,157
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$280,843
Housing Units1,182
Rent Burden43.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation991 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Trucksville was built in 1974.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.