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Big Run, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.5 /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
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,722 median income, 1.4% 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
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Run a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 1.4% (61% 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.

Safety & Crime

Big Run reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population498
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,722
Per Capita$28,256
Unemployment1.4%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.