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West Kittanning, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,309 Population 3,044/sq mi density
$59,414 Median Income $40,706 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $86,212 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,414 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $867/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Kittanning, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,414
21% below
$40,706 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $86,212
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How West Kittanning Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
42%
Rent
75%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Kittanning a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Kittanning residents earn a median household income of $59,414 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,706. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 West Kittanning is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,212. Median rent is $867/month, with 38.4% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

West Kittanning reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in West Kittanning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Kittanning has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,309
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density3,044/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,414
Per Capita$40,706
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$867
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$86,212
Housing Units622
Rent Burden38.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,031 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

West Kittanning was founded in 1855.
The median home in West Kittanning was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% 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.