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Wilcox, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County
Wilcox, PA
At a Glance
How Wilcox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilcox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wilcox a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wilcox residents earn a median household income of $52,679 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,655. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilcox is $55,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,982. Median rent is $708/month, with 30.6% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Wilcox reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,649/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Wilcox hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilcox has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.