Clearfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,918 Population 3,288/sq mi density
$51,190 Median Income $27,322 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $144,372 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$51,190 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $686/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clearfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,190
32% below
$27,322 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $144,372
Median Rent
$686/mo
41% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Clearfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
36%
Rent
59%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clearfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clearfield residents earn a median household income of $51,190 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,322. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clearfield is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,372. Median rent is $686/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

23.3% of adults in Clearfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clearfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,918
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,288/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,190
Per Capita$27,322
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$4,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$686
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$144,372
Housing Units2,958
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,111 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Clearfield was founded in 1805.
The median home in Clearfield was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.