Westmoreland County, PA

Living in Westmoreland County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 33
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 83
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Schools 67
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Residents

353k Population -13k (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$570 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westmoreland County

United States45
Pennsylvania34

Property Crime in Westmoreland County

United States48
Pennsylvania30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 15
Feb 31 3 11
Mar 39 3 8
Apr 50 3 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 42 4 3
Dec 32 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westmoreland County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding69
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westmoreland County, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westmoreland County, PA

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High Acres School
2 miles, SE
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Aquinas Academy
4 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Westmoreland County, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westmoreland County, PA

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Airports

Airports near Westmoreland County, PA

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