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Blue Knob, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 333/sq mi density
$65,556 Median Income $30,530 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Knob, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,556
13% below
$30,530 per capita
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
1,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Blue Knob Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Knob 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

Blue Knob residents earn a median household income of $65,556 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,530. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% 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.

Safety & Crime

Blue Knob reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,449/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Blue Knob hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population30
Median Age66.7 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,556
Per Capita$30,530
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$135,163
Housing Units14
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property1,449/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

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

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Knob was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% 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.