The Town FilesClearfield, Pennsylvania
Borough in Clearfield County · population 5,962 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,400
- Household income
- $54,646
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.1
Clearfield is a borough of 5,962 people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $100,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 91% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Clearfield ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clearfield is worth $100,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $54,646, which is more affordable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $691 a month. 54.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clearfield | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $691 | $996 |
| Median household income | $54,646 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Clearfield
| People | Clearfield | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 89.0% |
Weather in Clearfield
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 40.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Clearfield since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 17, 1980.
Severe weather in Clearfield County since 1996
Clearfield County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Clearfield County
Clearfield County had 29,228 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,575 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Clearfield itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Clearfield
3 public schools with 2,075 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Area JSHS | 7-12 | 1,046 | 13.1 |
| Clearfield Area El Sch | K-6 | 1,020 | 11.6 |
| Clearfield County Career & Technology Center | 9-12 | 9 | 0.5 |
Towns near Clearfield
- Lawrence, PA4.5 mi · 7,500 people · home $154,600
- Curwensville, PA5.3 mi · 2,567 people · home $109,100
- Bradford, PA6.2 mi · 2,841 people · home $118,000
- Decatur, PA11.7 mi · 4,558 people · home $135,700
- Woodward, PA12.1 mi · 4,137 people · home $119,000
- Morris, PA13.0 mi · 2,777 people · home $116,600
- Philipsburg, PA14.9 mi · 2,789 people · home $148,700
- Cooper, PA16.8 mi · 2,594 people · home $171,400
Clearfield questions
Is Clearfield, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clearfield scores better for retirees than 4% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 5%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Clearfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Clearfield is valued at $100,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,646, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $691 a month.
What is the weather like in Clearfield?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.3 inches of precipitation a year and 63.0 inches of snow.
Does Clearfield get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Clearfield in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)