What are the schools like in Wiconsico, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Wiconsico?

The median household income in Wiconsico, PA is $55,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Wiconsico, PA?

Wiconsico has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wiconsico, PA affordable or expensive?

Wiconsico's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wiconsico is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,200 and the median rent is $963 per month.

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

Wiconsico has a violent crime rate of 172.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 430.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wiconsico, PA a Good Place to Live?

Wiconsico is a small town of 784 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,938 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Wiconsico stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Wiconsico 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: 96.5

Wiconsico's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wiconsico costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wiconsico, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wiconsico's violent crime rate is 172.1 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

172.1 /100k

Property Crime

430.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wiconsico, 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	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wiconsico sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 27.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wiconsico, PA
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	27.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wiconsico, PA	National Avg
Population	784	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lykens, PA 1 mi Gratz, PA 3 mi Williamstown, PA 3 mi Klingerstown, PA 6 mi Tower City, PA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Wiconsico

Wiconsico, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17097

Wiconsico vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiconsico, PA affordable or expensive?

Wiconsico's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wiconsico roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Wiconsico, PA?

Wiconsico's violent crime rate is 172.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 430.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wiconsico?

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

Is Wiconsico, PA a good place to live?

Wiconsico, PA has a population of 784, a median household income of $55,938, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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 Wiconsico?

Wiconsico averages 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 27.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wiconsico?

Wiconsico, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17097.

What is the population of Wiconsico?

The population of Wiconsico, Pennsylvania is 784 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wiconsico?

Key numbers for living in Wiconsico: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $55,938, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wiconsico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.