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Chest Springs, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
91 Population 479/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $35,732 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $165,908 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chest Springs, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$35,732 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $165,908
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Chest Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chest Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chest Springs residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,732. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% 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 Chest Springs is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,908. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

25.4% of adults in Chest Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chest Springs has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$35,732
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$165,908
Housing Units55
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,944 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Chest Springs was founded in 1858.
The median home in Chest Springs was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% 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.