Lower Turkeyfoot Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
1
Somerset Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
1
Somerset Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 16 25
Feb 3 13 28
Mar 4 9 36
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 3 40
Dec 3 10 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Turkeyfoot Valley Area El Sch
5 miles, S · 2.8star
Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS
5 miles, S · 3.2star
Marclay Sch
9 miles, SW · 3.7star
AJ McMullen Sch
10 miles, W · 3.2star

Colleges

Hospitals

Highlands Hospital
16 miles, NW · 3.2star
Upmc Somerset
17 miles, E · 3.2star
Uniontown Hospital
20 miles, NW · 2.3star

Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
63 miles, NW · 3.2star