Cresson, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Cresson is a community in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to about 1,475 people spread across 0.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,427 a year, and a typical home is worth about $131,500. About 34.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 14 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Cresson ranks number 797 of 1,991 in population, number 1,369 in median household income, number 1,318 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Cresson typically top out near 79°F in July, while January nights average about 16°F. The area sees roughly 80 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cresson, PA | 0.3 mi. | 4,336 |
| 2. | Sankertown, PA | 0.7 mi. | 682 |
| 3. | Gallitzin, PA | 2.1 mi. | 1,435 |
| 4. | Gallitzin, PA | 2.3 mi. | 1,324 |
| 5. | Tunnelhill, PA | 2.6 mi. | 278 |
| 6. | Tunnelhill, PA | 2.6 mi. | 278 |
| 7. | Lilly, PA | 3.2 mi. | 792 |
| 8. | Munster, PA | 3.6 mi. | 690 |
What is the population of Cresson, Pennsylvania?
Cresson has a population of about 1,475 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Cresson, Pennsylvania in?
Cresson is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Cresson, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Cresson is about $131,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Cresson, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Cresson is about $33,427 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Cresson, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded in Cambria County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Cresson, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 79 degrees and January lows about 16 degrees, with around 80 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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