Punxsutawney, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Punxsutawney, PA
At a Glance
How Punxsutawney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Punxsutawney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Punxsutawney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Punxsutawney residents earn a median household income of $43,097 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,092. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Punxsutawney is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,115. Median rent is $796/month, with 31.2% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Punxsutawney reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 629/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Punxsutawney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Punxsutawney has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.