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Templeton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
268 Population 583/sq mi density
$53,472 Median Income $26,696 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $86,212 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 1,645 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,472 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Templeton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,472
29% below
$26,696 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
71% below
Zillow: $86,212
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
1,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Templeton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
29%
Rent
61%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Templeton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Templeton residents earn a median household income of $53,472 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,696. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Templeton is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,212. Median rent is $713/month, with 27.5% 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.

Safety & Crime

Templeton reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,645/100K.

Education

3.1% of adults in Templeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Templeton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$26,696
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$713
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$86,212
Housing Units144
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property1,645/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation897 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute42 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Templeton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.