Dawson Borough, PA
Living in Dawson Borough
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute52
Public Transit1
Affordability97
Public Safety91
Airports27
Hospitals44
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
448Population+165 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
76%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate59%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office11%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier83%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K62%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Pittsburgh Metro Area27
Fayette County14
Property Crime in Dawson Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Pittsburgh Metro Area24
Fayette County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson Borough
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding66
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson Borough, PA
Conn Area Catholic School
4 miles, E
Verna Montessori School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson Borough, PA
California University of Pennsylvania
12 miles, W
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
17 miles, N
Seton Hill University
19 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson Borough, PA
Highlands Hospital
4 miles, SE
Excela Health-Frick Hospital
9 miles, NE
Uniontown Hospital
11 miles, SW
Monongahela Valley Hospital
17 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Dawson Borough, PA
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
21 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
43 miles, NW
North Central West Virginia Airport
60 miles, SW