Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Bamse Coffee
Coffee Shop
B & C Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Rescue Fire Musuem
Museum
Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
Coal Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (12) A+
Darlene's Deli
Deli
Maurer's Dairy & Ice Cream Shoppe
Sweets
Rob's Good Time Grill
Bar
Chillers
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
DW's Kelsey's Deli and Hoagies
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Quinny's Pub
Bar
The Coal Hole
Bar
G Lounge
Bar
Bahama Sno Shack
Sweets
The Club House
Bar
The Home Plate
Bar
Brewser's
Bar
Irish Pot of Gold Distributor
Alcohol
Bill's Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fairview Gun Club
Bar
Champion Beverage
Alcohol
Wayside Inn
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Club 122
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Northumberland County Career and Arts Center
Community Centre
Kallaway Center for the Arts
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Weis
Grocery Store
Anthracite Provision
Butcher
Weis
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Lincoln Street Monuments Park
Park
Market Street Median Park
Park
Market Street Median Park
Park
Shamokin Street Playground
Playground
Market Street Median Park
Park
Market Street Median Park
Park
Market Street Median Park
Park
Claude Kehler Memorial Park
Park
Market Street Median Park
Park
Sunbury Street Playground
Playground
5th Street Playground
Playground
Second Street Playground
Playground
Mulberry Street Playground
Playground
Coal Township Playground
Playground
Springfield Memorial Park
Park
Ferndale Ballfields
Park
Kemp Stadium
Park
West End Playground
Park
Shops (13) A+
George B. Keiser
Home Improvement
Market Street Mane Salon
Hairdresser
One Snip Over the Edge
Hairdresser
Knockers Billiards & Games
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Penn Jersey
Convenience Store
Neo Systems
Electronics
Studio 207
Hairdresser
Peach & Co Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Bader's Furniture
Furniture
More Than Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Liquid Technologies
Electronics
jrs
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Aaron's
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Majik Rent-to-Own
Discount Store
Renee Nicole's Salon
Beauty
Russell Cellular
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cato
Clothing
Shoe Dept.
Shoes
Holiday hair
Hairdresser
Rhoades Florist
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Shamokin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Shamokin is 83/100 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

Shamokin crime rates are 1,004 per 100k, which is 43% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
815 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
189 crimes per 100k A-
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employment F

The median income in Shamokin is $29,578 - which is 46% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$29,578 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Friendship Fire Engine & Hose Co.
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rescue Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Independence Fire Association
Fire Station
Miller Donmoyer Family Health Center
Doctor
Shamokin Dental Lab
Dentist
Shamokin Police Department
Police
West End Fire
Fire Station
Liberty Fire Company #2
Fire Station
Shamokin Emergency & Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Community Health Care
Doctor
Coal Township Police Department
Police
Maine Fire Engine & Hose Co. No. 1 of Silver Hill
Fire Station
Fairview Fire Co.
Fire Station
East End Fire Company
Fire Station
Union Fire Company
Fire Station
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Hospital
Wardeh Medical Center
Doctor
Owens Dentistry
Dentist
Brady Fire Company
Fire Station
Forest Hill Fire Company
Fire Station
West End Fire Association #2
Fire Station
West End Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Shamokin home prices are $42,300 - which is 75% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$42,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
1.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Shamokin graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Shamokin Area El Sch
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
High Schools (1) F
Northumberland County Ctc
Shamokin Area Hs
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ratings F

Shamokin has an overall rating of 10% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (0)
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Shamokin, PA Area Guide

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  • Shamokin has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Shamokin crime rates are 43% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Shamokin is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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Another over taxed decling coal region town 0.5 rating By dryback ( May 26, 2015) Corrupt Shamokin is falling apart rapidly. The infrastructure is stuck in 1969. most businesses have shuttered operations and the tax base has gone to dogs. The weather in the winter is horrible and they bankrupt city does not have the resources to take care of the snow. They use ...Read More d to be good in high school sports and now they are lucky to win a game in most sports. Crime is higher than indicated here and the drug problem is rampant and worsening. Better than shenandoah. but 74 come on this place is lucky to be 17. Visit the coal region and i assure you you will change your livability rankings. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shamokin? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Street Monuments Park
      Market Street Median Park
      Market Street Median Park
      Shamokin Street Playground
      Market Street Median Park
      Market Street Median Park
      Market Street Median Park
      Claude Kehler Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Rescue Fire Musuem
      Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery
      Coal Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Darlene's Deli
      Maurer's Dairy & Ice Cream Shoppe
      Rob's Good Time Grill
      Chillers
      Wendy's
      DW's Kelsey's Deli and Hoagies
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Quinny's Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shamokin? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Shamokin.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shamokin? The cost of living in Shamokin is 83/100 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Shamokin
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shamokin? Shamokin crime rates are 1,004, which are 43% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,004 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 100

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -75%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Shamokin? The median income in Shamokin is $29,578 which is 46% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $29,57847% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,56331% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shamokin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Community Health Care
      Miller Donmoyer Family Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Shamokin home prices? Shamokin home prices are $42,300 - which is 75% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $42,30077% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $57440% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Shamokin have good schools? The Shamokin graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Shamokin a good place to live? Shamokin has an overall rating of 10% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      10%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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