What are the schools like in Church Hill, PA?

Church Hill is served primarily by Mifflin County SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Church Hill?

The median household income in Church Hill, PA is $69,891 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Church Hill, PA?

Church Hill has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

Church Hill, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Church Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Church Hill's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Church Hill is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,300 and the median rent is $879 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Church Hill, PA?

Crime rate data for Church Hill is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Church Hill, PA a Good Place to Live?

Church Hill is a small town of 1,634 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $69,891 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Church Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Church Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Church Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.6

Church Hill's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Church Hill costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Church Hill, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$879	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,891	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Church Hill is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Church Hill is served primarily by Mifflin County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Church Hill, PA	National Avg
School District	Mifflin County SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Church Hill sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Church Hill, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Church Hill, PA	National Avg
Population	1,634	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.3%	22.2%
65 and over	31.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Church Hill

Church Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17084

Church Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Church Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Church Hill's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Church Hill roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,300 and median rent is $879/month.

What is the crime rate in Church Hill, PA?

Crime data for Church Hill is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Church Hill?

Public schools in Church Hill are operated by Mifflin County SD. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Church Hill, PA a good place to live?

Church Hill, PA has a population of 1,634, a median household income of $69,891, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Church Hill?

Church Hill averages 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Church Hill?

Church Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17084.

What is the population of Church Hill?

The population of Church Hill, Pennsylvania is 1,634 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Church Hill?

Key numbers for living in Church Hill: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $164,300, median household income $69,891, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Church Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.