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McKean, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Crawford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
494 Population 867/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $32,759 per capita
$198,000 Home Value $283,318 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,247 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

McKean, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,583
7% below
$32,759 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
30% below
Zillow: $283,318
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
1,247/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How McKean Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
70%
Rent
78%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKean a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKean residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,759. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKean is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,318. Median rent is $907/month, with 19.5% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

McKean reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,247/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in McKean hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKean has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population494
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$32,759
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$907
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$283,318
Housing Units239
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property1,247/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

McKean was founded in 1795.
The median home in McKean was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.