Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Kittanning is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,309. Residents earn $59,414 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Kittanning receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. West Kittanning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Kittanning is $59,414, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in West Kittanning is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Kittanning is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 87 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,645 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Kittanning experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,414 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,706 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.16% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.4% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.16% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Total Violent | 86.6/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 86.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,645.0/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,645.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,044/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8127°N, 79.5312°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,044/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.1% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |