Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Curwensville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,544. Residents earn $50,679 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Curwensville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Curwensville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Curwensville is $50,679, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Curwensville is $95,700, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 763 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,288 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Curwensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 63.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,679 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.86% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $95,700 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,388 |
| Census Median Rent | $686 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.86% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 762.8/100K |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 762.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,288.2/100K |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 481.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,605.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 200.7/100K |
| Arson | 40.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,137 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9729°N, 78.5186°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.5% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |