Curwensville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Curwensville, PA
At a Glance
How Curwensville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Curwensville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Curwensville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Curwensville residents earn a median household income of $50,679 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,051. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Curwensville is $95,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,336. Median rent is $686/month, with 26.2% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Curwensville reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 242/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Curwensville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Curwensville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.