The Town FilesHegins, Pennsylvania
Community in Schuylkill County · population 798 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $211,300
- Household income
- $93,994
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 32.4
Hegins is a community of 798 people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $211,300, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 82% of Pennsylvania towns, easier by car than 75% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Hegins ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hegins is worth $211,300, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $93,994, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $765 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hegins | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $765 | $996 |
| Median household income | $93,994 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hegins
| People | Hegins | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hegins
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hegins since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 12, 1953 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in Schuylkill County since 1996
Schuylkill County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County had 50,294 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,134 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Hegins itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Hegins
- Hegins, PA1.0 mi · 3,337 people · home $197,100
- Valley View, PA2.5 mi · 1,595 people · home $162,600
- Porter, PA3.3 mi · 2,145 people · home $163,600
- Eldred, PA4.1 mi · 713 people · home $239,500
- Tremont, PA5.3 mi · 1,676 people · home $92,600
- Tower City, PA5.6 mi · 1,419 people · home $114,800
- Barry, PA6.2 mi · 916 people · home $222,800
- Upper Mahantongo, PA6.8 mi · 609 people · home $196,600
Hegins questions
Is Hegins, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hegins scores better for retirees than 35% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 82%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Hegins?
The median owner-occupied home in Hegins is valued at $211,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,994, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $765 a month.
What is the weather like in Hegins?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 31.1 inches of snow.
Does Hegins get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hegins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 12, 1953. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)