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Retirement community in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania

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Weigelstown, Pennsylvania Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Weigelstown, Pennsylvania at a Glance

Median Home Price
$190,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
27.6°F
Cost of Living Index
96.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
46 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Weigelstown, Pennsylvania, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
96.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$65,022High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Weigelstown's cost of living is 3.700000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$190,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,135High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
84.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Weigelstown using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$412

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$463

Median home price used: $190,200

Median rent reference: $1,135 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
39.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Weigelstown scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Pennsylvania has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
87.8°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
27.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
43.4"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
284 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 284 sunny days a year and an average January low of 27.6°F, Weigelstown offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
97.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
0 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
3.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
14,960High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
43.2High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
23.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
8.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
4.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
1.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Weigelstown

What is the cost of living in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 96, roughly 4% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $190,200.

Does Pennsylvania tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Pennsylvania residents: State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?▾

Weigelstown, Pennsylvania has January average low around 28°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?▾

Weigelstown scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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