Platea, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Crawford County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
462 Population 138/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $33,455 per capita
$166,100 Home Value $223,385 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Platea, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$33,455 per capita
Home Value
$166,100
41% below
Zillow: $223,385
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Platea Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Platea a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Platea residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,455. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Platea is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,385. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

13.5% of adults in Platea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Platea has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population462
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$33,455
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$223,385
Housing Units192
Rent Burden46.0%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation869 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Platea was founded in 1870.
The median home in Platea was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.