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Arnold City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
344 Population 717/sq mi density
$649 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Arnold City, PA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$649/mo
44% below
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
55% below
681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
60.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Arnold City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arnold City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
56%
Poverty
489%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arnold City a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Arnold City reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 681/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Arnold City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arnold City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population344
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

Home Value
Rent$649
Ownership10.3%
Zillow$168,027
Housing Units251
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property681/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation996 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Arnold City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.