What are the schools like in Trucksville, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Trucksville?

The median household income in Trucksville, PA is $60,164 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Trucksville, PA?

Trucksville has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Trucksville, PA affordable or expensive?

Trucksville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Trucksville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $179,900 and the median rent is $1,145 per month.

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

Trucksville 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 Trucksville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Trucksville is a small town of 2,388 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $60,164 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trucksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Trucksville 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

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

Metric	Trucksville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,145	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,164	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Trucksville'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	Trucksville, 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	42.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trucksville sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trucksville, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	45.1"

Demographics

Metric	Trucksville, PA	National Avg
Population	2,388	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shavertown, PA 1 mi Courtdale, PA 2 mi Luzerne, PA 2 mi Swoyersville, PA 3 mi Pringle, PA 3 mi

Trucksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trucksville, PA affordable or expensive?

Trucksville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Trucksville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $179,900 and median rent is $1,145/month.

What is the crime rate in Trucksville, PA?

Trucksville'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 Trucksville?

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

Is Trucksville, PA a good place to live?

Trucksville, PA has a population of 2,388, a median household income of $60,164, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Trucksville?

Trucksville averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Trucksville?

The population of Trucksville, Pennsylvania is 2,388 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Trucksville?

Key numbers for living in Trucksville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $179,900, median household income $60,164, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trucksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.