At a Glance
Median Income
$58,864
$29,937 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $183,342
Median Rent
$718/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Cochranton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cochranton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cochranton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cochranton residents earn a median household income of $58,864 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,937. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cochranton is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,342. Median rent is $718/month, with 27.8% 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 1956.
Education
21.1% of adults in Cochranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cochranton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,193
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,864
Per Capita$29,937
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$718
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$183,342
Housing Units508
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation1,074 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Cochranton was founded in 1800.
The median home in Cochranton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.