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Yorkana, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Yorkana is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 217. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
217 Population 1,276/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $32,895 per capita
$198,600 Home Value
$958 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,600 home value, $958/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,625
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $198,600
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $958
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population217
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,276/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$32,895
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,600
Rent$958
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden43.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation634 ft (193 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries14

Is Yorkana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yorkana receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Yorkana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yorkana is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 9.8% 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 Yorkana is $198,600, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Yorkana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Yorkana has a population of 217 with a density of 1,276 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%).

Population

217
Total Population
1,276
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Yorkana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yorkana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yorkana is $70,625, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Yorkana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,625
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,895
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Yorkana is $198,600, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,600
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below US avg
Rent Burden43.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate3.55%
Yorkana has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation634 ft (193 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,276/sq mi
Coordinates39.9760°N, 76.5847°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,276/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Nearby Cities

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