At a Glance
Median Income
$59,167
$30,040 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.9% poverty rate
How South Philipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Philipsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Philipsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Philipsburg residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,040. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Education
14.6% of adults in South Philipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Philipsburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population512
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,969/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$30,040
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$154,751
Housing Units237
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,446 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
South Philipsburg was founded in 1797.
The median home in South Philipsburg was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.