What are the schools like in Shamokin, PA?

Shamokin is served primarily by Shamokin Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Shamokin?

The median household income in Shamokin, PA is $32,753 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Shamokin, PA?

Shamokin has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Shamokin, PA affordable or expensive?

Shamokin's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shamokin is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $52,300 and the median rent is $677 per month.

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

Shamokin has a violent crime rate of 458.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 695.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shamokin, PA a Good Place to Live?

Shamokin is a small town of 6,915 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $32,753 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Shamokin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Shamokin 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: 86.8

Shamokin's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shamokin costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shamokin, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$677	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,753	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Shamokin's violent crime rate is 458.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

458.5 /100k

Property Crime

695.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Shamokin is served primarily by Shamokin Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shamokin, PA	National Avg
School District	Shamokin Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shamokin sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shamokin, PA
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.5"

Demographics

Metric	Shamokin, PA	National Avg
Population	6,915	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairview-Ferndale, PA 1 mi Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County), PA 1 mi Edgewood, PA 1 mi Tharptown (Uniontown), PA 1 mi Ranshaw, PA 2 mi

Shamokin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shamokin, PA affordable or expensive?

Shamokin's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shamokin roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $52,300 and median rent is $677/month.

What is the crime rate in Shamokin, PA?

Shamokin's violent crime rate is 458.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 695.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shamokin?

Public schools in Shamokin are operated by Shamokin Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shamokin, PA a good place to live?

Shamokin, PA has a population of 6,915, a median household income of $32,753, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. 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 Shamokin?

Shamokin averages 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 33.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Shamokin?

The population of Shamokin, Pennsylvania is 6,915 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shamokin?

Key numbers for living in Shamokin: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $52,300, median household income $32,753, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shamokin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.