At a Glance
Median Income
$67,917
$28,865 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $176,013
Median Rent
$575/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Venango Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Venango's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Venango a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Venango residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,865. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Venango is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,013. Median rent is $575/month, with 13.1% 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.
Education
31.4% of adults in Venango hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$28,865
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$575
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$176,013
Housing Units102
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Venango was founded in 1838.
The median home in Venango was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.