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University Park, PA

University Park, PA.

Population: 14,793 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Centre County Kepone (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in
Annual snowfall
35.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
79
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (45 mi)
National parks include
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA), GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Housing built before 1970
12.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Households with broadband internet
0.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,291
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
253

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in University Park, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in University Park, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in University Park, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near University Park, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Centre County Kepone, 3.3 mi.
What is the air quality in University Park, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in University Park, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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