Ferguson Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
18,977 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,605 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$385,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$786 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,127 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro 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

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 9 27
Mar 3 8 36
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 35, PA State House District 77, PA
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Schools

Ferguson Twp El Sch
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Wonderland CS
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Centre Learning Community CS
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Gray's Woods El Sch
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 5 star
Tyrone Regional Health Network
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
Penn Highlands Huntindon
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
73 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
112 miles, NE • 1 star
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