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Coburn, PA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
127 Population 363/sq mi density
$31,635 Median Income $16,802 per capita
$158,900 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,635 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$158,900 home value
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,635
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,900
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population127
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans95.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,635
Per Capita$16,802
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$158,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units49
Rent Burden35.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,084 ft (330 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries5

Is Coburn a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Coburn has a population of 127 with a density of 363 people per square mile. The median age is 53.9 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

127
Total Population
363
People / sq mi
53.9yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 31.5%
Female 68.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Coburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Coburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coburn is $31,635, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Coburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,635
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,802
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone91.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Coburn is $158,900, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,900
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units49
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate4.08%
Coburn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall35.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,084 ft (330 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates40.8661°N, 77.4639°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
County FIPS42027
Coburn is located in Centre County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+84.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density363/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyCentre County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone91.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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