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Venango, PA

Pennsylvania

Venango is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 186. Residents earn $67,917 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
186 Population 689/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $28,865 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $163,254 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $575/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,917
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $113,300
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.4%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $575
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Venango Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population186
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$28,865
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,665M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$575
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$163,254
Housing Units102
Rent Burden13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries9

Is Venango a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Venango receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Venango stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Venango is $67,917, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Venango is $113,300, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Venango experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Venango has a population of 186 with a density of 689 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 8.1% Hispanic.

Population

186
Total Population
689
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Venango vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Venango vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Venango is $67,917, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Venango vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,917
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,865
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$58,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,130
County GDP$3,665M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare217
Retail288
Manufacturing257

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Venango is $113,300, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $575 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $163,254.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,300
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$163,254

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$575
51% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$671
1 Bedroom$742
2 Bedrooms$973
3 Bedrooms$1,221
4 Bedrooms$1,393

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.7%
Housing Units102
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Effective Rate4.34%
Venango has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density689/sq mi
Coordinates41.7727°N, 80.1121°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.3-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.4%
7% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+15.9%
School Test Score5.46
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density689/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants183
Retail Stores288

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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