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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
Parks & Recreation in Big Run (36)
Allegheny Islands State Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Park F...
Weather: The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please co...
Bendigo State Park
State Park
108 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Black Moshannon State Park
State Park
3,733 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Knob State Park
State Park
6,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bucktail State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canoe Creek State Park
State Park
959 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chapman State Park
State Park
874 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Clear Creek State Park
State Park
1,277 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cook Forest State Park
State Park
6,572 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cowans Gap State Park
State Park
1,105 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elk State Park
State Park
3,229 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the att...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures ...
Forest Cathedral Natural Area
State Park
333 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "....
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Winters can be cold and severe. Spring can be seasonable and wet. Summer can be hot with potentials for thunderstorms. Fall can be seasonal, with cold temperatures into October and November.
Kettle Creek State Park
State Park
1,808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Keystone State Park
State Park
1,121 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kinzua Bridge State Park
State Park
303 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kooser State Park
State Park
238 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Hill State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Mountain State Park
State Park
493 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Ridge State Park
State Park
14,905 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Summit State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Linn Run State Park
State Park
590 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oil Creek State Park
State Park
7,209 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Parker Dam State Park
State Park
958 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Patterson State Park
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prince Gallitzin State Park
State Park
7,233 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prouty Place State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shawnee State Park
State Park
3,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Simon B. Elliott State Park
State Park
329 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sinnemahoning State Park
State Park
1,947 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sizerville State Park
State Park
425 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Trough Creek State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Warriors Path State Park
State Park
304 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Yellow Creek State Park
State Park
2,829 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0