Blain City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
209 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $28,494 per capita
$82,400 Home Value $106,452 Zillow
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
$44,167 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Blain City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,167
41% below
$28,494 per capita
Home Value
$82,400
71% below
Zillow: $106,452
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Blain City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blain City 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

Blain City residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,494. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Blain City is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,452. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

7.2% of adults in Blain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blain City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$28,494
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$106,452
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,496 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
48.3% 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.