Pennsylvania Route 44 north in Turbotville · Jakec / CC BY-SA 4.0Turbotville, Pennsylvania (5656905297) · Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States / CC BY-SA 2.0
Turbotville is a small town of 818 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $84,750
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Turbotville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Turbotville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Turbotville 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: 94.2
Turbotville's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Turbotville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Turbotville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$227,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$683
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Turbotville's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.5 /100k
Property Crime
412.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Turbotville is served primarily by Warrior Run SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Turbotville, PA
National Avg
School District
Warrior Run SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Turbotville sees average highs of 35.2°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.8 inches of snow per year.
Turbotville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Turbotville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $227,900 and median rent is $683/month.
Turbotville's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 412.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Turbotville are operated by Warrior Run SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Turbotville, PA has a population of 818, a median household income of $84,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
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.
Turbotville averages 35.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 28.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Turbotville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17772.
The population of Turbotville, Pennsylvania is 818 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Turbotville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $227,900, median household income $84,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Turbotville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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