Distant, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
611 Population 339/sq mi density
$71,094 Median Income $32,474 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $125,151 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,094 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $726/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Distant, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,094
5% below
$32,474 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
60% below
Zillow: $125,151
Median Rent
$726/mo
38% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Distant Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
40%
Rent
62%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Distant a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Distant residents earn a median household income of $71,094 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,474. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Distant is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,151. Median rent is $726/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

17.1% of adults in Distant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Distant 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 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population611
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,094
Per Capita$32,474
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$726
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$125,151
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,352 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+86.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.