What are the schools like in Karns City, PA?

Karns City is served primarily by Karns City Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Karns City?

The median household income in Karns City, PA is $47,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Karns City, PA?

Karns City has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Karns City, PA affordable or expensive?

Karns City's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Karns City is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,400 and the median rent is $863 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Karns City, PA?

Crime rate data for Karns City is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Karns City, PA a Good Place to Live?

Karns City is a small town of 185 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,250 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Karns City 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 Karns City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Karns City 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

Karns City's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Karns City costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Karns City, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$863	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Karns City is served primarily by Karns City Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Karns City, PA	National Avg
School District	Karns City Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Karns City sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation and 34.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Karns City, PA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	43.2"
Annual Snowfall	34.9"

Demographics

Metric	Karns City, PA	National Avg
Population	185	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Karns City

Karns City, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16041

Karns City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karns City, PA affordable or expensive?

Karns City's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Karns City roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,400 and median rent is $863/month.

What is the crime rate in Karns City, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Karns City?

Public schools in Karns City are operated by Karns City Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 5.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Karns City, PA a good place to live?

Karns City, PA has a population of 185, a median household income of $47,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Karns City?

Karns City averages 34.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches with about 34.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Karns City?

Karns City, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16041.

What is the population of Karns City?

The population of Karns City, Pennsylvania is 185 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Karns City?

Key numbers for living in Karns City: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $130,400, median household income $47,250, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Karns City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.