Punxsutawney, PA
Living in Punxsutawney
Bikeability
72
Walkability
78
Commute
85
Public Transit
53
Affordability
100
Public Safety
91
Airports
26
Hospitals
36
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.8k
Population
-255 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate47%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
+$4.2k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation2%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$84k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$520
Median Monthly Rent
+$153 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas89%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Punxsutawney
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Jefferson County5
Property Crime in Punxsutawney
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Jefferson County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Punxsutawney
Inland Flooding32
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Punxsutawney, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Punxsutawney, PA
Highland Park School
5 miles, NE
Sawmill Road School
5 miles, SW
Trout Run School
6 miles, NE
Pleasant View School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Punxsutawney, PA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
25 miles, SW
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
28 miles, NW
Saint Francis University
35 miles, SE
Mount Aloysius College
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Punxsutawney, PA
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
2 miles, NW
Penn Highland Dubois
16 miles, NE
Penn Highlands Brookville
16 miles, NW
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Punxsutawney, PA
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
51 miles, SW
Pittsburgh International Airport
73 miles, SW
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
100 miles, NW
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
108 miles, SE