What are the schools like in Sheatown, PA?

School district data for Sheatown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sheatown?

The median household income in Sheatown, PA is $34,352 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.2%.

What is the weather like in Sheatown, PA?

Sheatown has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sheatown, PA affordable or expensive?

Sheatown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sheatown is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,700 and the median rent is $699 per month.

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

Sheatown has a violent crime rate of 135.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 516.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sheatown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Sheatown is a small town of 684 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $34,352 and a 14.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Sheatown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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

All Sheatown 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: 93.0

Sheatown's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sheatown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sheatown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$699	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,352	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sheatown's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.5 /100k

Property Crime

516.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sheatown, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sheatown sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sheatown, PA
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sheatown, PA	National Avg
Population	684	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nanticoke, PA 1 mi Wanamie, PA 2 mi West Nanticoke, PA 2 mi Nuangola, PA 3 mi Warrior Run, PA 4 mi

Sheatown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheatown, PA affordable or expensive?

Sheatown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sheatown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,700 and median rent is $699/month.

What is the crime rate in Sheatown, PA?

Sheatown's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sheatown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sheatown, PA a good place to live?

Sheatown, PA has a population of 684, a median household income of $34,352, and an unemployment rate of 14.2%. 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 Sheatown?

Sheatown averages 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sheatown?

The population of Sheatown, Pennsylvania is 684 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sheatown?

Key numbers for living in Sheatown: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $109,700, median household income $34,352, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheatown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.