Herminie is a small town of 218 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $41,250
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Herminie 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 Herminie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Herminie 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: 94.4
Herminie's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Herminie costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Herminie, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$986
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Herminie's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.0 /100k
Property Crime
287.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Herminie is served primarily by Yough SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Herminie, PA
National Avg
School District
Yough SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Herminie sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Herminie's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Herminie roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,400 and median rent is $986/month.
Herminie's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Herminie are operated by Yough SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Herminie, PA has a population of 218, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Herminie averages 38.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Herminie, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15637.
The population of Herminie, Pennsylvania is 218 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Herminie: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $117,400, median household income $41,250, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Herminie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
