Scalp Level, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
702 Population 1,048/sq mi density
$46,813 Median Income $27,258 per capita
$68,700 Home Value $114,151 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,813 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,700 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Scalp Level, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,813
38% below
$27,258 per capita
Home Value
$68,700
76% below
Zillow: $114,151
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Scalp Level Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
24%
Rent
60%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scalp Level a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scalp Level residents earn a median household income of $46,813 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,258. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% 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 Scalp Level is $68,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,151. Median rent is $700/month, with 20.0% 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 1938.

Education

20.5% of adults in Scalp Level hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scalp Level has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population702
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,048/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,813
Per Capita$27,258
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,700
Rent$700
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$114,151
Housing Units318
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,701 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Scalp Level was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.