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Blue Knob, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Blue Knob is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 30. Residents earn $65,556 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
30 Population 333/sq mi density
$65,556 Median Income $30,530 per capita
$181,300 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,556
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,300
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
8% higher than US avg

How Blue Knob Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population30
Median Age66.7 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 37%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,556
Per Capita$30,530
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,378 ft (725 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries14

Is Blue Knob a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blue Knob receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Blue Knob stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blue Knob is $65,556, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blue Knob is $181,300, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Blue Knob experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Blue Knob has a population of 30 with a density of 333 people per square mile. The median age is 66.7 years, 71% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (36.7%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

30
Total Population
333
People / sq mi
66.7yrs
Median Age
71% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Knob vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blue Knob vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blue Knob is $65,556, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Blue Knob vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,556
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,530
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
8% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Blue Knob is $181,300, 36% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,300
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units14
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.57%
Blue Knob has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall79.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,378 ft (725 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates40.3529°N, 78.5532°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density333/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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