The Town FilesConemaugh, Pennsylvania
Township in Somerset County · population 6,760 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,100
- Household income
- $75,459
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 49.2
Conemaugh is a township of 6,760 people in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $166,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 90% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Coolest Summers
- #17 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #17 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #18 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Pennsylvania
How Conemaugh 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 Conemaugh is worth $166,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $75,459, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $848 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conemaugh | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $848 | $996 |
| Median household income | $75,459 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Conemaugh
| People | Conemaugh | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Conemaugh
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conemaugh since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 18, 2026 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 17, 1960.
Severe weather in Somerset County since 1996
Somerset County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Somerset County
Somerset County had 23,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,925 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Conemaugh itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Towns near Conemaugh
- Upper Yoder, PA4.2 mi · 5,147 people · home $152,800
- Elim, PA4.2 mi · 3,364 people · home $113,000
- Belmont, PA5.3 mi · 2,771 people · home $144,900
- Westmont, PA5.6 mi · 4,982 people · home $180,800
- Jenner, PA6.5 mi · 3,710 people · home $131,300
- Johnstown, PA6.6 mi · 18,411 people · home $45,400
- Paint, PA6.7 mi · 3,041 people · home $157,600
- Stonycreek, PA6.9 mi · 2,771 people · home $100,900
Conemaugh questions
Is Conemaugh, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conemaugh scores better for retirees than 90% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 83%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Conemaugh?
The median owner-occupied home in Conemaugh is valued at $166,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,459, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $848 a month.
What is the weather like in Conemaugh?
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 64.6 inches of snow.
Does Conemaugh get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conemaugh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 18, 2026. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)