Frackville, PA Economy


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Frackville, PA is a small town located in Schuylkill County. It offers a low cost of living with two bedroom rental prices averaging $760, compared to the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Frackville is 97 which is slightly lower than the national average. Frackville has several local businesses such as Kost Tire & Automotive Service, Joe's Restaurant and Grille, and Chuck's Barbershop. The town also has many historic sites, parks, and golf courses. There are also a variety of schools for families with children.

Frackville has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Frackville has seen the job market decrease by -4.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 15.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Frackville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Frackville is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Frackville is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Frackville
- The average income of a Frackville resident is $31,163 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Frackville resident is $68,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Moved to Frackville (yes, a borough/city that is not afraid to boast that they have done the most harm when it comes to global warming than any other city in the US,) 5  More

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I Grew up here in Frackville and left after graduating college years ago. When I grew up it was decent, my parents still live here. But the same problems remain, poor  More

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Over 7 years ago

Strangest place I ever laid my head down. I guess the positive is there isn't much traffic here no more because hardly anyone works. The mall that was there since the  More

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