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Wampum, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
498 Population 503/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $41,659 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $152,754 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $618/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wampum, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,375
34% below
$41,659 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
66% below
Zillow: $152,754
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Wampum Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
34%
Rent
53%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wampum a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wampum residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,659. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wampum is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,754. Median rent is $618/month, with 31.7% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Wampum reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 902/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Wampum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wampum has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population498
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$41,659
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$618
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$152,754
Housing Units293
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property902/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary150/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation799 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Wampum was founded in 1796.
The median home in Wampum was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.