Crucible, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
539 Population 469/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crucible, PA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Crucible Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crucible a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

27.6% of adults in Crucible hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crucible has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population539
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,946
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$161,885
Housing Units216
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Crucible was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.