Big Run, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
498 Population 722/sq mi density
$54,722 Median Income $28,256 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $130,911 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,722 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $860/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Run, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,722
27% below
$28,256 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
64% below
Zillow: $130,911
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Big Run Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
36%
Rent
74%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Run a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Run residents earn a median household income of $54,722 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,256. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Run is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,911. Median rent is $860/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

7.9% of adults in Big Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Run has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population498
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,722
Per Capita$28,256
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$860
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$130,911
Housing Units276
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,348 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Big Run was founded in 1822.
The median home in Big Run was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.