Steelton, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Steelton is a community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to about 6,296 people spread across 1.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,233 a year, and a typical home is worth about $134,800. About 30.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Steelton ranks number 197 of 1,991 in population, number 1,297 in median household income, number 1,302 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Steelton typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Highspire, PA | 2.4 mi. | 2,732 |
| 2. | Paxtang, PA | 2.6 mi. | 1,662 |
| 3. | New Cumberland, PA | 2.8 mi. | 7,580 |
| 4. | Penbrook, PA | 3.8 mi. | 3,266 |
| 5. | Lower Allen, PA | 4.0 mi. | 17,980 |
| 6. | Lemoyne, PA | 4.1 mi. | 4,742 |
| 7. | Harrisburg, PA | 4.7 mi. | 50,287 |
| 8. | Wormleysburg, PA | 5.1 mi. | 3,077 |
What is the population of Steelton, Pennsylvania?
Steelton has a population of about 6,296 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Steelton, Pennsylvania in?
Steelton is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Steelton, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Steelton is about $134,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Steelton, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Steelton is about $37,233 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Steelton, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Dauphin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Steelton, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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