The Town FilesJefferson County, Pennsylvania
43,864 people. The median home is worth $139,700 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $58,686.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney | 5,769 | $99,000 | $42,183 | 44.4 |
| Brookville | 3,995 | $133,200 | $60,214 | 37.4 |
| Reynoldsville | 2,549 | $95,400 | $52,917 | 35.4 |
| Winslow | 2,546 | $144,800 | $67,763 | 46.1 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $750 | $996 |
| Median household income | $58,686 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 44.0 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
14,437 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,283 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 712 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).