Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Population 14,315

Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County, PA. The population is 14,315, making Pottsville the largest city in Schuylkill County.

There are 5 public schools in Pottsville with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Pottsville is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pottsville is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pottsville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pottsville include Norwegian Township, Mount Carbon and Mechanicsville.

Pottsville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.3%

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 0
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

94.84% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Pottsville
  • 0.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

49 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 40

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Pottsville, PA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Pottsville's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Perception Early Learning Center

St Joseph Center For Special Learning

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Pottsville, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Pottsville, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Pottsville, PA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $588
  • 1 Bedroom: $591
  • 2 Bedrooms: $763
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,001
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,105

Zip Codes

17901 17951

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Environmental Hazards

49 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Pottsville, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Pottsville, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Pottsville, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.63°
  • February 33.4°
  • March 43.73°
  • April 54.08°
  • May 63.75°
  • June 72.46°
  • July 77.43°
  • August 74.28°
  • September 67.55°
  • October 56.08°
  • November 44.38°
  • December 35.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pottsville, PA

Earthquakes
Pottsville, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Pottsville, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Pottsville, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Pottsville, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pottsville, PA: $38,484

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pottsville is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.68%
White Collar - 50.32%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

13 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

5 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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