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Petrolia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
163 Population 408/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $32,763 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $147,939 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Petrolia, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$32,763 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $147,939
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Petrolia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
33%
Rent
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petrolia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Petrolia residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,763. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petrolia is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,939. Median rent is $956/month, with 14.7% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Petrolia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

3.7% of adults in Petrolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petrolia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population163
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$32,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$956
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$147,939
Housing Units106
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,185 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Petrolia was founded in 1872.
The median home in Petrolia was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.