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Warfordsburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Warfordsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 55. Residents earn $68,333 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
55 Population 167/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $32,318 per capita
$206,800 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,800 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,333
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $206,800
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Warfordsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population55
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans53.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$32,318
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$831M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden20.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation565 ft (172 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute41 min
Broadband26.0%
Libraries2

Is Warfordsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Warfordsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Warfordsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Warfordsburg is $68,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Warfordsburg is $206,800, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Warfordsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Warfordsburg has a population of 55 with a density of 167 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

55
Total Population
167
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Warfordsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Warfordsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Warfordsburg is $68,333, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Warfordsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,333
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,318
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
IRS Avg AGI$62,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)315
County GDP$831M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare25
Retail36
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,088
17% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.6 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Warfordsburg is $206,800, 27% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$206,800
27% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,088
17% above US avg
Effective Rate1.98%
Warfordsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.8 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
13% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation565 ft (172 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates39.7511°N, 78.1889°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.6-point margin. 26.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.1%
D 13.5%

Winner: Republican by 72.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density167/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access26.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants19
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.6 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

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