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Kittanning, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,910 Population 3,910/sq mi density
$53,996 Median Income $41,101 per capita
$109,200 Home Value $86,212 Zillow
$801 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 1,645 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,996 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kittanning, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,996
28% below
$41,101 per capita
Home Value
$109,200
61% below
Zillow: $86,212
Median Rent
$801/mo
31% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
1,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Kittanning Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
39%
Rent
69%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kittanning a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kittanning residents earn a median household income of $53,996 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,101. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% 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 Kittanning is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,212. Median rent is $801/month, with 27.0% 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

Kittanning reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,645/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Kittanning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kittanning has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,910
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density3,910/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,996
Per Capita$41,101
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,200
Rent$801
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$86,212
Housing Units1,926
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property1,645/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation994 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Kittanning was founded in 1803.
The median home in Kittanning was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.