Pennsylvania
Clarion is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,202. Residents earn $42,063 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clarion receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Clarion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clarion is $42,063, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Clarion is $155,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Clarion is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 82 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,256 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Clarion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,063 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,239 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,903 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,074 |
| County GDP | $1,432M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 152 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,872 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $155,300 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $757 |
| 1 Bedroom | $762 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,182 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,632 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,872 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Total Violent | 82.4/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 20.6/100K |
| Assault | 61.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,255.9/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 247.1/100K |
| Theft | 967.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,505 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2094°N, 79.3801°W |
| County FIPS | 42031 |
Winner: Republican by 53.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.06 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,676/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |