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Crime in Chambersburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chambersburg. Key points include:
There were 496 total crimes in Chambersburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chambersburg is 2,217.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chambersburg is 465.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chambersburg is 1,752.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chambersburg is 4.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Chambersburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chambersburg / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 496 | 2,217.7 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 104 | 465.0 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 35.8 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 92 | 411.3 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 392 | 1,752.7 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 237.0 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 320 | 1,430.7 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 85.0 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Chambersburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chambersburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chambersburg is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chambersburg is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chambersburg is $286,440.
The median income in Chambersburg is $56,576.
Chambersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chambersburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chambersburg | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chambersburg, PA Weather
The average high in Chambersburg is 62.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 78.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.2 inches of precipitation each year with 31.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chambersburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chambersburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chambersburg
The current population in Chambersburg is 22,319. The population has increased 12.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,319 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 22,051 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 21,917 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 22,141 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 21,017 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 20,832 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 20,734 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 20,640 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 20,576 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 20,519 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 20,430 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 20,360 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 20,217 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 20,131 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 19,924 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chambersburg
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Chambersburg is:
65.6% White with 14,631 White residents.
7.0% African American with 1,552 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 187 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 905 Two Or More residents.
22.6% Hispanic with 5,044 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chambersburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.6% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chambersburg
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Chambersburg is 50.4% female with 11,252 female residents.
Chambersburg is 49.6% male with 11,066 male residents.
| Gender | Chambersburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chambersburg for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Chambersburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chambersburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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5.8% of households in Chambersburg earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Chambersburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Chambersburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Chambersburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.2% of households in Chambersburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Chambersburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Chambersburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.6% of households in Chambersburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Chambersburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.2% of households in Chambersburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chambersburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.6% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
