Orbisonia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
433 Population 4,330/sq mi density
$32,917 Median Income $21,075 per capita
$117,300 Home Value $171,507 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,917 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $582/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Orbisonia, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,917
56% below
$21,075 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
58% below
Zillow: $171,507
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Orbisonia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
42%
Rent
50%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orbisonia 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

Orbisonia residents earn a median household income of $32,917 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,075. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orbisonia is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,507. Median rent is $582/month, with 29.8% 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 1945.

Education

31.0% of adults in Orbisonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orbisonia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population433
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density4,330/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,917
Per Capita$21,075
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$582
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$171,507
Housing Units227
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Orbisonia was founded in 1850.
The median home in Orbisonia was built in 1945.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.