Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 14% for amenities nearby
- top 16% for park & nature access
- bottom 10% for property tax rate
Mifflin County is a county in Pennsylvania with about 46,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, park & nature access, and income tax. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.mifflin.pa.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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72%43%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.8 in
humid 69%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 72% of US counties
Home Value$131k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$763better than 64% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.61%better than 10% of US counties
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US counties
Sales Tax6.34%better than 76% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.85%better than 65% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.2 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.7 inbetter than 31% of US counties
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 67% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.3better than 30% of US counties
School Quality64.5better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime381/100kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Crime661/100kbetter than 63% of US counties
Community
Population46,14667th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1011th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9727th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 47% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 70% of US counties
Airport Distance111 mibetter than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.3%better than 38% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.19better than 86% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mifflin County an affordable place to live?
- Mifflin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mifflin County?
- The median home value in Mifflin County is $131k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mifflin County?
- Median household income in Mifflin County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mifflin County?
- Median gross rent in Mifflin County is $763 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mifflin County safe?
- Mifflin County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 381/100k (better than 78%). Property crime is 661/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mifflin County?
- Mifflin County averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 42.2 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mifflin County?
- Public-school quality in Mifflin County is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mifflin County?
- The average one-way commute in Mifflin County is 25 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)