Tidioute is a small town of 802 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $40,385
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tidioute 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 Tidioute is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tidioute 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: 86.7
Tidioute's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tidioute costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tidioute, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$517
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,385
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tidioute's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.5 /100k
Property Crime
329.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tidioute is served primarily by Tidioute Community CS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tidioute, PA
National Avg
School District
Tidioute Community CS
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tidioute sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.4 inches of snow per year.
Tidioute's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tidioute roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,000 and median rent is $517/month.
Tidioute's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 329.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tidioute are operated by Tidioute Community CS.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tidioute, PA has a population of 802, a median household income of $40,385, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Tidioute averages 35.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches
with about 74.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tidioute, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16351.
The population of Tidioute, Pennsylvania is 802 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tidioute: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $79,000, median household income $40,385, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tidioute side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
