West Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 64% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
- top 6% for property crime
- top 7% for violent crime
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
West Kittanning is a small community in Pennsylvania with about 1,243 residents. It grades A for getting around and B for affordability. Standout strengths include property crime, violent crime, and cost of living. It rates lower on air quality and property tax rate.
- The median home value in West Kittanning is $121k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in West Kittanning is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in West Kittanning is $824 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- West Kittanning has a violent crime rate of 0/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in West Kittanning is 23 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
very cold
cold
cool
comf.
warm
comf.
cool
cold
v.cold
72%20%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.1 in
humid 50%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 91% of US places
Home Value$121k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$824better than 62% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$454better than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.07%better than 9% of US places
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US places
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.50%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.3 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.5 inbetter than 28% of US places
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 74% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.1better than 37% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 12% of US places
School Quality88.2better than 80% of US places
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 93% of US places
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 94% of US places
Community
Population1,24355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.778th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9951st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5381st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.2%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 69% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance43 mibetter than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.0%better than 53% of US places
Amenities Nearby353.98better than 79% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
Similar places
Frequently asked questions
- Is West Kittanning an affordable place to live?
- West Kittanning is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 91% of comparable areas. Median rent is $824.
- Is West Kittanning safe?
- West Kittanning is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 93%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Kittanning?
- West Kittanning averages 72°F in July and 28°F in January, with 44.3 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Kittanning?
- Public-school quality in West Kittanning is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Kittanning?
- The average one-way commute in West Kittanning is 23 min.