Pennsylvania · Centre County · Metropolitan Area
Coburn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 127. Residents earn $31,635 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coburn receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Coburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coburn is $31,635, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Coburn is $158,900, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Coburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches, including 35.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,635 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,802 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,665 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,610 |
| County GDP | $11,249M |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 97.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.08% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $158,900 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 35.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Housing Units | 49 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.08% |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,084 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8661°N, 77.4639°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Centre County County |
| County FIPS | 42027 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| County | Centre County County |
| Broadband Access | 55.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |