City safety & data profile

PottsvillePA

Pottsville, PA is a 14K-resident city in Schuylkill County with a median household income of $54,332.

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pottsville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pottsville has a population larger than 22% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $100,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 78%
By size
$54,332
Median income
$100,500
Median home
19.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Pottsville

Pottsville posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Pottsville area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Pottsville

Where Pottsville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,332 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Pottsville, PA beyond the headline numbers

Pottsville sits inside Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.69°N, -76.20°W. Population 13,802, $54,332 median household income. Median home value $100,500, median rent $822. Poverty rate 19.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pottsville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.1%. 1 hospital in/around Pottsville, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Pottsville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,802
Pottsville
Median Income
$54,332
-20% vs avg
Median Home Value
$100,500
-56% vs avg
Median Age
43.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Schuylkill County) - Pottsville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
144K-3%
Median Income
$68,313+52%
Median Home Value
$153,000+64%
Poverty Rate
12.8%+0%
Unemployment
5.6%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pottsville, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$822/mo
Poverty Rate
19.9% +40% vs avg
Unemployment 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 8.8%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 89.3%
African American 3%
Asian 0.4%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
POTTSVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pottsville, PA? ▼
Pottsville, PA has a population of 13,802 people, located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Pottsville? ▼
The median household income in Pottsville, PA is $54,332 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
What is the median home value in Pottsville? ▼
The median home value in Pottsville, PA is $100,500. Median rent is $822/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pottsville? ▼
The top health indicators in Pottsville include Short Sleep Duration (41.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pottsville? ▼
Pottsville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pottsville? ▼
The median age in Pottsville, PA is 43.4 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pottsville, PA is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 14K and a $54,332 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pottsville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Pottsville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Pottsville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Pottsville against Pennsylvania peers on any ranking lens. Explore Pennsylvania

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Schuylkill County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.