Falls Creek: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Falls Creek center on a median $50,536 (1.2× below Jefferson County median $58,686; 1.5× below Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $107,200. The surrounding county supports 29,228 jobs (avg $51,575).
- $59,142 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Pennsylvania $73,856).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $50,536 — below the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 15.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 22.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $35,990 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,128,504 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $59,142 (vs Pennsylvania $73,856) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $54,228 |
| Median Household Income | $50,536 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $50,536 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 29,228 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,507,411,529 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,575 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 22 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 48,648 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,211.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Milk, Grain, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,917 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 25,010 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,100,840 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 31 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 28 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 53 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (8)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Sheetz 194 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CLEARFIELD |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $576,826,577 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,160.03 (vs Pennsylvania $8,556) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 80,562 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Pct Walked | 8.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.5 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 41.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12