Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Among the top 12% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
- top 13% for park & nature access
- top 19% for unemployment
- bottom 9% for commute time
Juniata County is a county in Pennsylvania with about 24,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include park & nature access, unemployment, and income tax. It rates lower on sunny days and commute time.
Official websiteco.juniata.pa.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.0 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US counties
Home Value$186k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$715better than 76% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US counties
Sales Tax6.34%better than 76% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.49%better than 72% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 81% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.1 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall30.5 inbetter than 28% of US counties
Sunny Days201 daysbetter than 17% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 67% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.8better than 60% of US counties
School Quality71.3better than 76% of US counties
Violent Crime1108/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Crime508/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Community
Population23,53547th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.762nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6282nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 9% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.4%better than 29% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.42better than 29% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Juniata County an affordable place to live?
- Juniata County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Juniata County?
- The median home value in Juniata County is $186k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Juniata County?
- Median household income in Juniata County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Juniata County?
- Median gross rent in Juniata County is $715 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Juniata County safe?
- Juniata County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1108/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 508/100k.
- What is the weather like in Juniata County?
- Juniata County averages 76°F in July and 30°F in January, with 45.1 in of annual precipitation and about 201 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Juniata County?
- Public-school quality in Juniata 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 Juniata County?
- The average one-way commute in Juniata County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- 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)