Northern Cambria, PA
Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Johnstown Metro
Northern Cambria is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,515. Residents earn $50,448 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
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How Northern Cambria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Northern Cambria a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Northern Cambria receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Northern Cambria has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Northern Cambria is $50,448, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 24.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Northern Cambria is $84,400, 70% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $521 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Northern Cambria is below the national average at 312 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 890 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
Education
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Northern Cambria experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Northern Cambria vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Northern Cambria vs U.S. Average
Income: Northern Cambria vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,448 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,868 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Gini Index | 0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 97.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.51% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $89,731 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $65 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.7% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $521 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,522 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.51% |
Health Metrics: Northern Cambria vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Short Sleep | 40.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Primary Care | 1:1,437 |
| Dentists | 1:1,685 |
| Mental Health | 1:414 |
| Dental Visits | 58.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
Crime Rates: Northern Cambria vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 311.7/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 890.5/100K |
| 55% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Traffic Accidents | 138 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,632 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6571°N, 78.7777°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubois Regional (DUJ) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Northern Cambria has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Traffic Accidents | 138 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro / under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| County | Cambria County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 78.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 125.5 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 6.5 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $244 ($146–$390) |
| Specialist Visit | $342 ($195–$537) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $195 ($98–$342) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,147 ($781–$4,880) |
| Dental Cleaning | $127 ($73–$195) |
| Dental Filling | $244 ($146–$390) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $44 ($24–$73) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $73 ($49–$117) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $293 ($146–$488) |
| Tire Rotation | $39 ($20–$73) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $586 ($390–$976) |
| Battery Replacement | $195 ($98–$342) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $98 ($59–$146) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $88 ($49–$137) |
| HVAC Repair | $390 ($146–$781) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,832 ($3,904–$11,712) |
| Roof Repair | $976 ($390–$1,952) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,784 ($5,368–$14,640) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,464 ($488–$3,416) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,640 ($4,880–$29,280) |
| DUI Defense | $4,880 ($1,952–$9,760) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,464 ($781–$2,928) |
| Will Preparation | $488 ($195–$976) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,440 ($976–$4,880) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $24 ($15–$44) |
| Women's Haircut | $54 ($29–$98) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $146 ($73–$244) |
| Manicure | $24 ($15–$44) |
| Pedicure | $39 ($24–$63) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $78 ($49–$127) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.00 ($2.93–$5.37) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.42 ($2.44–$4.88) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.71 ($2.44–$5.37) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.39 ($2.93–$6.34) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.37 ($3.90–$7.32) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.98 ($0.59–$1.76) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $137 ($78–$244) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $68 ($29–$146) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $68 ($39–$117) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $68 ($39–$98) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $63 ($29–$98) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $83 ($49–$146) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $195 ($73–$488) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,952 ($1,171–$3,416) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $68 ($29–$127) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($7.81–$24) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $98 ($29–$244) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $29 ($15–$73) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,171 ($586–$2,440) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $976 ($488–$1,952) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $390 ($195–$683) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $49 ($24–$98) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $976 ($390–$2,440) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,200 ($4,880–$29,280) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $59 ($29–$98) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $98 ($49–$195) |
| Dog Grooming | $59 ($29–$98) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $39 ($20–$73) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $293 ($146–$488) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $195 ($98–$390) |
Top Industries in Cambria County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9,974 | 619 | $57,025 | 1.46 |
| Retail Trade | 6,068 | 448 | $32,295 | 1.28 |
| Manufacturing | 4,191 | 126 | $61,370 | 1.07 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 3,974 | 297 | $17,325 | 0.92 |
| Other Services | 2,109 | 358 | $32,971 | 1.47 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 1,981 | 132 | $38,123 | 0.71 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,979 | 98 | $46,019 | 0.98 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 1,910 | 194 | $78,720 | 0.58 |
| Construction | 1,591 | 220 | $62,145 | 0.64 |
| Educational Services | 1,524 | 32 | $46,036 | 1.55 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1,444 | 167 | $68,180 | 0.75 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,202 | 112 | $68,313 | 0.64 |
| Information & Technology | 562 | 44 | $52,250 | 0.63 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 478 | 47 | $21,302 | 0.60 |
| Management of Companies | 455 | 23 | $96,992 | 0.57 |
| Real Estate | 323 | 70 | $42,959 | 0.44 |
| Utilities | 295 | 12 | $101,656 | 1.63 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 89 | 20 | $35,515 | 0.23 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 78 | 8 | $80,363 | 0.43 |
Schools in Northern Cambria
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria HS | High | 309 | 25 | 12.4:1 |
| Northern Cambria El Sch | Elementary | 247 | 24 | 10.3:1 |
| Northern Cambria MS | Middle | 240 | 27 | 8.9:1 |
Radio Stations near Northern Cambria
71 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WVPE HD3 - Blues | blues, npr | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Indiana Public Radio WBST | npr, public radio | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Slack Radio | "bob", "bob"dobbs | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Q95 Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 24 kbps | |
| WIBC 93.1 Indianapolis, IN | indianapolis, news talk | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| WXLW 950 "Freedom 95" Indianapolis, IN | conservative, finance | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Ancient Faith Radio - English Music | choir, christian orthodox | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| WBAA Jazz 101.3 HD-2 West Lafayette, IN | jazz, npr | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WOKW OK! 102.9 | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Worldwide Legend Oldies | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| z103.com Seven Decades of Great Music Huntington, Indiana | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| WIBQ 1230 "The Talk Station" Terre Haute, IN | news talk, terre haute | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| WERK | classic hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| KRMG 102.3 FM Tulsa | local news, news | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| KOMA 92.5 "Oklahoma's Greatest Hits" Okahoma City, OK | classic rock, oklahoma city | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| 93.5 MAX - WMXQ - Maximum Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| z103.us | classic country, contemporary country | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Pop! 93.1 - 95.9 WQYX | 2000s, 2010s | AAC 64 kbps | |
| WFYI 90.1 Indianapolis, IN | bbc, indianapolis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bigfoot Legends WWCH 94.1-101.3 | clarion, classic country | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Passport Radio WCPA 900AM 98.5-101.7FM | classic, classic rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| WLJE 105.5-FM Valparaiso, IN (Indiana 105) | classic country, country | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WBAA News On AM 920 - West Lafayette, IN | npr, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5 KMYZ The Edge | alternative rock, rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| KMGL "Magic 104.1" Oklahoma City, OK | adult contemporary, commercial | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Éxitos 96.5 FM | banda, grupera | MP3 64 kbps | |
| KRXO 104.5-HD2 Oklahoma City, OK | classic rock, commercial | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| House of Praise | christian contemporary, christian music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| KRXO-HD3 "Exitos 96.5" Oklahoma City, OK | oklahoma city, spanish oldies | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KTUZ 106.7 "La Z" Okarche, OK | okarche, oklahoma city | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| LWorks Radio | hot ac | MP3 160 kbps | |
| The Valley AM 1620 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mega Rock 100.5 - 105.5 WMKX | dubois, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUCO 90.1 Edmond, OK | classical, edmond | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KCCU 89.3 Lawton, OK | lawton, npr | MP3 96 kbps | |
| KOSU-HD2 "The Spy" Stillwater, OK | community radio, indie | MP3 96 kbps | |
| 105.5 The X Factor | — | MP3 | |
| KXFC 105.5 "The X Factor" Coalgate, OK | ada, coalgate | MP3 | |
| WKY 930 "ESPN Deportes" Oklahoma City, OK | deportes, espn | MP3 80 kbps | |
| KADA "Cool 99.3" Ada, OK | ada, adult contemporary | MP3 | |
| KOSU 91.7 Stillwater, OK | adult album alternative, indie | MP3 96 kbps | |
| the Oasis Radio Network | nondenominational christian programming | AAC 128 kbps | |
| WCED Connect FM 96.7-99.7 DuBois/Brookville | brookville, dubois | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KOKC News/Talk 1520 (Oklahoma City, OK) | commercial, news | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| WVFI Radio | college radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WIKY 104.1 Evansville, IN | adult contemporary, evansville | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Ancient Faith Radio - Global Music | christian orthodox, orthodox christian | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| WFIU 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIUX - 99.1 FM | music, student radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Madison County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Anderson Police | ems scanner, fire scanner | MP3 16 kbps | |
| WNIN Tri-State Public Media Inc. | classical, public radio | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WKPW Knightstown | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WLPR 89.1 Lakeshore Public Radio - Lowell, IN | apm, lowell | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Pantera 103.9 FM | banda, entretenimiento | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| WVPE Blues3 Elkhardt, IN | blues, npr | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Lafayette Q1067 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WMGI 100.7 "Mix FM" Terre Haute, IN | contemporary hits, terre haute | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Mystery Theater USA | cbsrmt, mystery | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WQKL Kool 103.3 Punxsutawney | adult alternative, pa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WVPE 88.1 Elkhardt, IN | apm, npr | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WVPE News2 Elkhardt, IN | jazz, npr | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WGCS 91.1 "The Globe" Goshen, IN | bluegrass, college radio | MP3 170 kbps | |
| WIOE Oldies 101.1 South Whitley, Indiana | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WTHI 99.9 "HI-99" Terre Haute, IN | country, terre haute | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Indy Dancers | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WLTH Gary, Indiana | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| WABX 107.5 Evansville, IN | classic rock, evansville | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WZVN 107.1 FM - Z107 - Lowell, IN | adult-contemporary | MP3 96 kbps | |
| The Lloyd Evansville | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| WBCL 90.3 FM Ft. Wayne, IN | christian contemporary, christian rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Ancient Faith Radio - English Talk | christian orthodox, christian preaching | AAC+ 96 kbps |
National Parks Near Northern Cambria
39 national parks and monuments found near Northern Cambria.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Bendigo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Moshannon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blue Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Buchanan's Birthplace State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bucktail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Canoe Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Casselman River Bridge Sp | State Park | Free |
| Clear Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cook Forest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cowans Gap State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elk State Park | State Park | Free |
| Flight 93 National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Forest Cathedral Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Fort Necessity National Battlefield | National Battlefield | Free |
| Fort Tonoloway Sp | State Park | Free |
| Johnstown Flood National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Kettle Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Keystone State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kooser State Park | State Park | Free |
| Laurel Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Laurel Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Laurel Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Laurel Summit State Park | State Park | Free |
| Linn Run State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ohiopyle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Oil Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Parker Dam State Park | State Park | Free |
| Prince Gallitzin State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Gap Sp | State Park | Free |
| Shawnee State Park | State Park | Free |
| Simon B. Elliott State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sinnemahoning State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sizerville State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trough Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warriors Path State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whipple Dam State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wills Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Yellow Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
Museums in Northern Cambria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART | ART MUSEUM | $90,780,616 | ||
| SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART AT ALTOONA | ART MUSEUM | $90,780,616 | ||
| SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART AT JOHNSTOWN | ART MUSEUM | $90,780,616 | ||
| CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8144726674 | $103,638 | |
| ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8148866116 | ||
| CRESSON AREA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | THIRD ST | 8148867082 | |
| JOHNSTOWN FLOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8148866116 | ||
| LAUREL HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL VILLAGE | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8143221825 | ||
| LILLY-WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MARGARET M TOBIN CENTER FOR ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NANT-Y-GLO TRI AREA MUSEUM & HISTORIAL SOCIETY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 929 ROBERTS STREET | 8147497352 | |
| STRONGSTOWN HOMECOMING AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8147498228 |
Libraries in Northern Cambria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 444 MAGEE AVENUE | 0.0 | 21,100 | |||
| NANTY GLO PUBLIC LIBRARY | 942 ROBERTS ST | 0.0 | 16,875 | |||
| EBENSBURG FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 225 W HIGHLAND AVE | 0.0 | 16,382 | |||
| NORTHERN CAMBRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1030 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE | 0.0 | 12,105 | |||
| CRESSON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 231 LAUREL AVE | 0.0 | 7,801 | |||
| LILLY WASHINGTON PUB LIBRARY | 520 CHURCH ST | 0.0 | 7,584 | |||
| GALLITZIN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 411 CONVENT STREET | 0.0 | 7,018 | |||
| HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 312 BEAVER ST | 0.0 | 6,816 | |||
| CARROLLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 140 EAST CARROLL STREET | 0.0 | 5,904 |
Farmers Markets in Northern Cambria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebensburg Farmers Market | Corner of Hugh and Julian Streets | Visit |
Breweries in Northern Cambria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Beverage | Malt Beverages, Breweries, Vintondale, PA, Beverages, Vintondale Malt Beverages, (1) | 513 Admiral Peary Hwy | 8144466951 |
Pharmacies in Northern Cambria
4 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| GIANT EAGLE | 7 COTTONWOOD STREET | 814-948-9732 |
| JACKSONS PHARMACY | 2423 BETTS AVENUE | 814-948-7400 |
| RITE AID - 1494 | 1120 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE | 814-948-6102 |
| WATTERS BROS DRUG STORE | 4105 CRAWFORD AVENUE | 814-948-6720 |
Cell Towers in Northern Cambria
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| BANNER RIDGE ROAD (OFF HWY 36) (96190) | GTOWER | 128 |
| 205 Sunset Road | TOWER | 99 |
| 205 Sunset Road | TOWER | 99 |
| 205 Sunset Road | TOWER | 99 |
| 205 Sunset Road | TOWER | 99 |
| 6/10 of a mile east of Cresson | TOWER | 97 |
| OLD ROUTE 22 (3445) | LTOWER | 97 |
| 6/10 of a mile east of Cresson | TOWER | 97 |
| 6/10 of a mile east of Cresson | TOWER | 97 |
| 6/10 of a mile east of Cresson | TOWER | 97 |
| HEMLOCK STREET (83325) | LTOWER | 93 |
| 313 HILLCREST STREET (3448) | MTOWER | 90 |
| 114 BENEDICT TOWER RD (85087) | LTOWER | 81 |
| 320 HIGHLAND HEIGHTS LANE (101510) | LTOWER | 78 |
| 14345 Rt. 422 Highway E (113029) | MTOWER | 61 |
| 361 Tower Road. (106157) | LTOWER | 61 |
| 102 Benedict Tower Rd | TOWER | 61 |
| 102 Benedict Tower Rd | TOWER | 61 |
| 702 New Germany Road | TOWER | 59 |
| 702 New Germany Road | TOWER | 59 |
Fire Stations in Northern Cambria
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Fire Company | 1023 Philadelphia AVE | Volunteer | 814-948-9110 | ||
| Spangler Fire Company | 2001 Bigler AVE | Volunteer | 814-948-5671 |
Bridges in Northern Cambria
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1900 | 33 | 6,561 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1948 | 30 | 3,405 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 74 | 3,405 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2021 | 23 | 2,230 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2014 | 41 | 976 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1961 | 83 | 500 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1978 | 22 | 410 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1937 | 38 | 308 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1915 | 24 | 308 | P | |
| Girder/Floorbeam | Steel | 1954 | 94 | 308 | P | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1915 | 24 | 307 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1999 | 48 | 205 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1918 | 32 | 103 | P | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2020 | 55 | 103 | G |
Amtrak Stations in Northern Cambria
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ebensburg, PA | 202 West High Street | BUS |
Superfund Sites Near Northern Cambria
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| INTER POWER AHLCON LP/COLVER POWER PROJ | 141 INTERPOWER DR | CAMBRIA |
Airports Near Northern Cambria
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Blair County Airport | AOO | Medium Airport |
| Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | LBE | Medium Airport |
| DuBois Regional Airport | DUJ | Medium Airport |
| John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport | JST | Medium Airport |
| Albert Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alberter Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baker-Sell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barnhart Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Haven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Knob Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| C & W Milliron Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Clarion County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clearfield Lawrence Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cove Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Davis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Downes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dream Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dunbar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dunlea Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Ebensburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying R Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Folmar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frederick Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Ickes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Lake Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart Airport | IDI | Small Airport |
| Lincoln Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lynn Field | — | Small Airport |
| Marion Center Speedway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayport Airport | — | Small Airport |
| McCauley's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mid-State Regional Airport | PSB | Small Airport |
| Nolnacs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Null Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Orchard Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Parker-Cramer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Powell Kaiser Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punxsutawney Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quemahening Flightpark Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Rayne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rocky Hollow Field | — | Small Airport |
| Schrenkel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somerset County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stitt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Strohmier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taylor Flight Park Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicars Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Northern Cambria
6 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Police Department | ||
| Clymer Borough Police Department | 115 6th Street | |
| Ebensburg Borough Police Department | 300 West High Street | |
| Ebensburg Borough Police Department | ||
| Loretto Police Department | ||
| Pennsylvania State Police |
Grocery Stores in Northern Cambria
4 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-Lo Foods 729 | Supermarket | 2423 Betts Ave |
| DOLLAR GENERAL 2062 | Other | 608 Philadelphia Ave |
| Northern Cambria Giant Eagle 1682 | Super Store | 7 Cottonwood St |
| Sheetz 55 | Convenience Store | 4025 Crawford Ave |
Treatment Centers in Northern Cambria
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Community Guidance Center | Substance Abuse | 814-420-8673 |
| Impact Counseling Service | Substance Abuse | 814-515-3208 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Northern Cambria
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| BARNESBORO COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE | 2510 PHILADELPHIA AVE |
| COVENANT CHURCH OF CAMBRIA COUNTY | 1004 CAMPBELL AVE |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-BARNESBORO | 1119 PHILADELPHIA AVE |
| HILLSDALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD | 207 TROUT RD |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH CEMETERY ASSN | PO BOX 507 |
| NORTH END ASSEMBLY OF GOD | 2305 PHILADELPHIA AVE |
| PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH | 811 CHESTNUT AVE |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH | 719 CHESTNUT AVE |
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What is the population of Northern Cambria?
Northern Cambria has a population of 3,515 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 1,168 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
Is Northern Cambria expensive to live in?
Northern Cambria has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $50,448, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $521 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Northern Cambria safe?
Northern Cambria is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 890 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Northern Cambria receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Northern Cambria?
Northern Cambria has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches, with 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.
How is the job market in Northern Cambria?
Northern Cambria has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $958. There are 3,304 business establishments in the area, including 299 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 1.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Northern Cambria?
The median home value in Northern Cambria is $84,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $89,731. For renters, the median monthly rent is $521. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,651.
How are the schools in Northern Cambria?
Schools in Northern Cambria score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 19.1% of adults in Northern Cambria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Northern Cambria?
The obesity rate in Northern Cambria is 31.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 85.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,437.
What is transportation like in Northern Cambria?
The average commute in Northern Cambria is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of Northern Cambria?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Cambria is 98.3% White. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 9.4% of the population are military veterans. 17.6% of residents have a disability. 94.7% have health insurance coverage.
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