Schuylkill
6.3
High score (8-10)
Schuylkill County has one thing that makes it nationally relevant — it's the home of Yuengling, America's oldest brewery, founded in Pottsville in 1829. The brewery gives the county a genuine claim to American craft beer history and Yuengling's downtown Pottsville facility draws visitors. The county is also extremely affordable.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Schuylkill County is anthracite coal country — Pottsville is the county seat and is most famous for being home to Yuengling, America's oldest brewery. The coal economy died decades ago and the county has been in demographic decline since. The social culture is deeply rooted in old Eastern European mining-community Catholic parishes — Slovak, Polish, Lithuanian — that are tight and locally rooted.
Lower score (below 6)
Schuylkill County is one of the most insular social environments in Pennsylvania. The old Slovak, Polish, and Lithuanian Catholic parish communities from the anthracite era define the county's social fabric, and outsiders simply don't factor into it. Pottsville has a small bar scene that caters to locals who haven't left yet. The county is losing population every year and the single adult market is almost nonexistent for someone without local roots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania?
$87k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania?
Local women avg 29.9