Distant: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Distant center on a median $60,438 (1.1× below Armstrong County median $65,008; 1.3× below Pennsylvania median $80,719), with homes at a median value of $127,000.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $60,438 — below the Pennsylvania median ($80,718). Poverty rate 23.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $60,438 (vs Pennsylvania $80,719) |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.6% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% (vs Pennsylvania 5.4%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 81.4% |
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| Pct Walked | 4.3% |