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Tionesta, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Forest County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
343 Population 249/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $35,046 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $90,254 Zillow
$467 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $467/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tionesta, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$35,046 per capita
Home Value
$114,300
59% below
Zillow: $90,254
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Tionesta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
41%
Rent
40%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tionesta a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tionesta residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,046. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tionesta is $114,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,254. Median rent is $467/month, with 26.9% 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

Tionesta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Tionesta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tionesta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population343
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density249/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$35,046
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$270M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,300
Rent$467
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$90,254
Housing Units263
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,474 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Tionesta was founded in 1805.
The median home in Tionesta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.