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Shippenville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
579 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$46,016 Median Income $24,236 per capita
$100,900 Home Value $144,841 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,147 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,016 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,900 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Shippenville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,016
39% below
$24,236 per capita
Home Value
$100,900
64% below
Zillow: $144,841
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
54% below
1,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Shippenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
36%
Rent
83%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shippenville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shippenville residents earn a median household income of $46,016 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,236. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Shippenville is $100,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,841. Median rent is $962/month, with 22.2% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Shippenville reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,147/100K.

Education

16.2% of adults in Shippenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shippenville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population579
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,016
Per Capita$24,236
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$962
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$144,841
Housing Units242
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent177/100K
Property1,147/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,336 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Shippenville was founded in 1826.
The median home in Shippenville was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.