Loretto, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
1,370 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,591 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cambria County
2
Johnstown Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cambria County
3
Johnstown Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 26
Feb 3 10 28
Mar 4 7 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 8 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Schools

Penn Cambria HS
4 miles, S 5 star

Colleges

Saint Francis University
<1 miles, W 3.2 star
Mount Aloysius College
4 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
11 miles, N 2.3 star
Upmc Altoona
12 miles, E 3.2 star
Nason Medical Center, Llc
18 miles, SE 4.1 star
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
20 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
44 miles, W 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
84 miles, W 3.2 star
Harrisburg International Airport
101 miles, SE 1.4 star