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Wilburton Number One, PA

Pennsylvania

Wilburton Number One is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 452.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
452 Population 2,152/sq mi density
$150,600 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $150,600
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Wilburton Number One Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population452
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density2,152/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,177
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$150,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units143
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Libraries14

Is Wilburton Number One a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wilburton Number One receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Wilburton Number One offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wilburton Number One is $150,600, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wilburton Number One experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wilburton Number One has a population of 452 with a density of 2,152 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

452
Total Population
2,152
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wilburton Number One vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wilburton Number One vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wilburton Number One is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Wilburton Number One vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,177
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone92.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Wilburton Number One is $150,600, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%
Housing Units143
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.58%
Wilburton Number One has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,152/sq mi
Coordinates40.8128°N, 76.3940°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 84.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+97.6%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,152/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.9%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone92.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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