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Tuscarora, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
392 Population 1,960/sq mi density
$72,656 Median Income $33,220 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $300,528 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,656 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $1,292/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Tuscarora, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,656
3% below
$33,220 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $300,528
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
11% above
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Tuscarora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
36%
Rent
111%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tuscarora a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tuscarora residents earn a median household income of $72,656 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,220. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tuscarora is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,528. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 18.9% 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

Tuscarora reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 375/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Tuscarora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tuscarora has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population392
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density1,960/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,656
Per Capita$33,220
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$1,292
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$300,528
Housing Units232
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property375/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation985 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Tuscarora was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.