What are the schools like in Rauchtown, PA?

Rauchtown is served primarily by Jersey Shore Area SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Rauchtown?

The median household income in Rauchtown, PA is $69,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Rauchtown, PA?

Rauchtown has an average high temperature of 34.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Rauchtown, PA affordable or expensive?

Rauchtown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rauchtown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,300 and the median rent is $930 per month.

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

Rauchtown has a violent crime rate of 85.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 434.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rauchtown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Rauchtown is a small town of 649 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $69,000 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rauchtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rauchtown 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: 95.4

Rauchtown's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rauchtown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rauchtown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$930	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rauchtown's violent crime rate is 85.4 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.4 /100k

Property Crime

434.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rauchtown is served primarily by Jersey Shore Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rauchtown, PA	National Avg
School District	Jersey Shore Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rauchtown sees average highs of 34.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rauchtown, PA
Average High — January	34.9°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.6"

Demographics

Metric	Rauchtown, PA	National Avg
Population	649	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oval, PA 4 mi Jersey Shore, PA 5 mi Avis, PA 6 mi McElhattan, PA 6 mi Loganton, PA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Rauchtown

Rauchtown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17740

Rauchtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rauchtown, PA affordable or expensive?

Rauchtown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rauchtown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,300 and median rent is $930/month.

What is the crime rate in Rauchtown, PA?

Rauchtown's violent crime rate is 85.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 434.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rauchtown?

Public schools in Rauchtown are operated by Jersey Shore Area SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rauchtown, PA a good place to live?

Rauchtown, PA has a population of 649, a median household income of $69,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Rauchtown?

Rauchtown averages 34.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 29.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rauchtown?

Rauchtown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17740.

What is the population of Rauchtown?

The population of Rauchtown, Pennsylvania is 649 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rauchtown?

Key numbers for living in Rauchtown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $177,300, median household income $69,000, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rauchtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.