Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Patton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,894. Residents earn $55,417 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Patton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Patton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Patton is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Patton is $89,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $389 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Patton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 585 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Patton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,417 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,436 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.17% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $89,900 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,590 |
| Census Median Rent | $389 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.17% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 58.6/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 58.6/100K |
| Total Property | 585.5/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 117.1/100K |
| Theft | 468.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 58.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6324°N, 78.6499°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |