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Roaring Spring is a small town of 2,512 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,194
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Roaring Spring stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Roaring Spring is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Roaring Spring 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: 92.7
Roaring Spring's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Roaring Spring costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Roaring Spring, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$783
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,194
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Roaring Spring's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.6 /100k
Property Crime
732.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Roaring Spring is served primarily by Spring Cove SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Roaring Spring, PA
National Avg
School District
Spring Cove SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Roaring Spring sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Roaring Spring's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Roaring Spring roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $783/month.
Roaring Spring's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Roaring Spring are operated by Spring Cove SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Roaring Spring, PA has a population of 2,512, a median household income of $63,194, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Roaring Spring averages 35.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches
with about 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Roaring Spring, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16673.
The population of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania is 2,512 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Roaring Spring: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $63,194, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roaring Spring side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
