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Mammoth is a small town of 391 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,545
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mammoth 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 Mammoth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mammoth 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
Mammoth's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mammoth costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mammoth, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$206,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,545
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mammoth'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
Mammoth is served primarily by Mount Pleasant Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mammoth, PA
National Avg
School District
Mount Pleasant Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mammoth sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.8 inches of snow per year.
Mammoth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mammoth roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $206,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Mammoth'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 Mammoth are operated by Mount Pleasant Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mammoth, PA has a population of 391, a median household income of $49,545, 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.
Mammoth averages 37.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 29.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mammoth, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15666.
The population of Mammoth, Pennsylvania is 391 with a median age of 57.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mammoth: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $206,400, median household income $49,545, 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 Mammoth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
