Force, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$49,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$628 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elk County
1
St. Marys 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

Elk County
2
St. Marys Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 2 10 27
Mar 3 7 35
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Schools

Bennetts Valley El Sch
1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Fox Twp El Sch
9 miles, N 4.6 star
St Marys Area MS
10 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Penn Highlands Elk
12 miles, N 4.1 star
Clearfield Hospital
16 miles, S 2.3 star
Penn Highland Dubois
17 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
83 miles, SW 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
104 miles, E 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
105 miles, W 3.2 star