Shippensburg University, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,944 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
78.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$740 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cumberland County
1
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cumberland County
2
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 29
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 3 4 39
Apr 4 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, PA State Senate District 34, PA State House District 193, PA
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Schools

Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Nancy Grayson El Sch
1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
James Burd El Sch
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Shippensburg Intrm Sch
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Wilson College
10 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Chambersburg Beauty School
12 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Chambersburg Hospital
11 miles, SW • 5 star
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
Good Samaritan Hospital
22 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
41 miles, E • 1.4 star
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