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Clappertown, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Metropolitan Area

Clappertown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 57.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
57 Population 168/sq mi density
$164,600 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $164,600
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population57
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$20,451
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute19 min

Housing

Home Value$164,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries8

Is Clappertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clappertown receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Clappertown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clappertown is $164,600, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Clappertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Clappertown has a population of 57 with a density of 168 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 40.4% female and 59.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 45.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 14.5% of residents have a disability. 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

57
Total Population
168
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%
Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Clappertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Clappertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clappertown is N/A. Per capita income is $20,451 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,024, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Clappertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$20,451
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Clappertown is $164,600, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 31 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1941. The average annual property tax is $4,849 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,600
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.0%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1941

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
Clappertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,151 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall38.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates40.4027°N, 78.2778°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
County FIPS42013
Clappertown is located in Blair County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.4% of the vote, a 43.5-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 462 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 100% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+93.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density168/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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