Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Kittanning is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,910. Residents earn $53,996 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kittanning receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kittanning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kittanning is $53,996, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 18.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kittanning is $109,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $801 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Kittanning experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,996 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,101 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.53% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $109,200 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $89,900 |
| Median List Price | $89,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $34 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.4% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $801 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8287°N, 79.5187°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,910/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |