Elk County, Pennsylvania
Among the top 24% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
- top 10% for commute time
- top 17% for air quality
- bottom 7% for annual snowfall
Elk County is a county in Pennsylvania with about 31,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, air quality, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.elk.pa.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.2 in
humid 25%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US counties
Home Value$122k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$707better than 78% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.35%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US counties
Sales Tax6.34%better than 76% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.85%better than 78% of US counties
Unemployment6.5%better than 20% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.8 in57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall64.7 inbetter than 7% of US counties
Sunny Days224 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 80% of US counties
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.2better than 53% of US counties
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 83% of US counties
School Quality71.4better than 76% of US counties
Violent Crime708/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime678/100kbetter than 62% of US counties
Community
Population30,88655th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.290th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0476th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.6%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.8%3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 55% of US counties
Airport Distance104 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.6%better than 52% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.53better than 65% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Elk County an affordable place to live?
- Elk County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Elk County?
- The median home value in Elk County is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Elk County?
- Median household income in Elk County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Elk County?
- Median gross rent in Elk County is $707 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Elk County safe?
- Elk County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 708/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 678/100k.
- What is the weather like in Elk County?
- Elk County averages 69°F in July and 24°F in January, with 45.8 in of annual precipitation and about 224 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Elk County?
- Public-school quality in Elk County is above average, scoring better than 76% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Elk County?
- The average one-way commute in Elk County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)