City safety & data profile

WeigelstownPA

Weigelstown, PA is a 13K-resident city in York County with a median household income of $73,722.

York County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Weigelstown, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Weigelstown has a population larger than 17% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $219,500.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 83%
By size
$73,722
Median income
$219,500
Median home
7.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Weigelstown

Weigelstown posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities

Where Weigelstown income ranks nationally

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

$73,722 Bottom 42% higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Weigelstown, PA beyond the headline numbers

Weigelstown sits inside York County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 39.98°N, -76.82°W. Population 12,875, $73,722 median household income. Median home value $219,500, median rent $1,385. Poverty rate 7.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Weigelstown's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.2%.

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

Population
12,875
Weigelstown
Median Income
$73,722
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$219,500
-4% vs avg
Median Age
43.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (York County) - Weigelstown'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
463K+6%
Median Income
$84,829+44%
Median Home Value
$248,600+43%
Poverty Rate
8.4%-17%
Unemployment
4.5%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Weigelstown, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
Poverty Rate
7.1% -50% vs avg
Unemployment 1.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%
Work From Home 15.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 85.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Weigelstown, PA? ▼
Weigelstown, PA has a population of 12,875 people, located in York County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Weigelstown? ▼
The median household income in Weigelstown, PA is $73,722 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
What is the median home value in Weigelstown? ▼
The median home value in Weigelstown, PA is $219,500. Median rent is $1,385/month.
What are the top health concerns in Weigelstown? ▼
The top health indicators in Weigelstown include Short Sleep Duration (39.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Weigelstown? ▼
The median age in Weigelstown, PA is 43.4 years. 22.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Weigelstown, PA is located in York County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 13K and a $73,722 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Weigelstown 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 Weigelstown's profile

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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 (York County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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