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Cove Forge, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
139 Population 448/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cove Forge, PA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
64.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.7%
558% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cove Forge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
658%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cove Forge a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Cove Forge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,296/100K.

Education

2.9% of adults in Cove Forge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 64.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cove Forge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,681
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$177,954
Housing Units30
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,296/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation820 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+64.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Cove Forge was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
58.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.