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Cost of living in Punxsutawney summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Punxsutawney. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Punxsutawney is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Punxsutawney is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Punxsutawney is $123,130.
The median income in Punxsutawney is $42,183.
Punxsutawney's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Punxsutawney Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Punxsutawney | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Punxsutawney, PA Weather
The average high in Punxsutawney is 59.0° and the average low is 37.6°.
There are 93.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.8 inches of precipitation each year with 52.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Punxsutawney |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 52.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Punxsutawney Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Punxsutawney
The current population in Punxsutawney is 5,665. The population has decreased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,665 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 5,689 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,730 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,793 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 5,747 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,770 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,808 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,848 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,883 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,899 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,927 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,946 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,965 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,992 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,025 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Punxsutawney
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Punxsutawney is:
96.2% White with 5,447 White residents.
0.5% African American with 27 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 100 Two Or More residents.
1.6% Hispanic with 91 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Punxsutawney | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Punxsutawney
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Punxsutawney is 52.8% female with 2,992 female residents.
Punxsutawney is 47.2% male with 2,672 male residents.
| Gender | Punxsutawney | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Punxsutawney for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed 9-12th grade.
49.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Punxsutawney completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Punxsutawney | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 49.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
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10.6% of households in Punxsutawney earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Punxsutawney earn $10,000 to $14,999.
16.4% of households in Punxsutawney earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Punxsutawney earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.5% of households in Punxsutawney earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Punxsutawney earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Punxsutawney earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.8% of households in Punxsutawney earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.7% of households in Punxsutawney earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Punxsutawney earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Punxsutawney | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
