What are the schools like in Kreamer, PA?

Kreamer is served primarily by Midd-West SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Kreamer?

The median household income in Kreamer, PA is $56,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Kreamer, PA?

Kreamer has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Kreamer, PA affordable or expensive?

Kreamer's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kreamer is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,000 and the median rent is $691 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kreamer, PA?

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

Is Kreamer, PA a Good Place to Live?

Kreamer is a small town of 536 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,250 . Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

All Kreamer 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: 93.9

Kreamer's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kreamer costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kreamer, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$691	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Kreamer is served primarily by Midd-West SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kreamer, PA	National Avg
School District	Midd-West SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kreamer sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kreamer, PA
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Kreamer, PA	National Avg
Population	536	—
Median Age	57.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.4%	22.2%
65 and over	27.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Freeburg, PA 3 mi Middleburg, PA 4 mi Selinsgrove, PA 6 mi Paxtonville, PA 6 mi New Berlin, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Kreamer

Kreamer, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17842

Kreamer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kreamer, PA affordable or expensive?

Kreamer's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kreamer roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,000 and median rent is $691/month.

What is the crime rate in Kreamer, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Kreamer?

Public schools in Kreamer are operated by Midd-West SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kreamer, PA a good place to live?

Kreamer, PA has a population of 536, a median household income of $56,250, 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.

What is the weather like in Kreamer?

Kreamer averages 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kreamer?

Kreamer, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17842.

What is the population of Kreamer?

The population of Kreamer, Pennsylvania is 536 with a median age of 57.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kreamer?

Key numbers for living in Kreamer: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $210,000, median household income $56,250, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kreamer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.