At a Glance
Violent Crime
48/100K
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Orviston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orviston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orviston a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Orviston reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Orviston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orviston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans72.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,354
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,963M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$202,002
Housing Units74
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property690/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,572/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation882 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Orviston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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