The Town FilesHebron, Pennsylvania
Township in Potter County · population 591 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,800
- Household income
- $56,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 56.0
Hebron is a township of 591 people in Potter County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $161,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 88% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Hebron 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 Hebron is worth $161,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $56,563, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $605 a month. 84.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hebron | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $605 | $996 |
| Median household income | $56,563 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 29.7% | — |
Who lives in Hebron
| People | Hebron | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hebron
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hebron since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 21, 2003 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 16, 2008.
Severe weather in Potter County since 1996
Potter County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Potter County
Potter County had 4,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,050 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Hebron itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Towns near Hebron
- Coudersport, PA6.3 mi · 2,381 people · home $130,300
- Eulalia, PA7.6 mi · 909 people · home $194,300
- Sharon, PA8.3 mi · 784 people · home $142,800
- Roulette, PA8.3 mi · 1,099 people · home $95,100
- Roulette, PA8.7 mi · 695 people · home $80,600
- Sweden, PA8.9 mi · 867 people · home $225,000
- Genesee, PA9.3 mi · 726 people · home $137,500
- Shinglehouse, PA10.7 mi · 1,103 people · home $78,400
Hebron questions
Is Hebron, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hebron scores better for retirees than 88% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 92%. 33.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.0).
How much does a house cost in Hebron?
The median owner-occupied home in Hebron is valued at $161,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,563, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $605 a month.
What is the weather like in Hebron?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 60.3 inches of snow.
Does Hebron get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hebron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 21, 2003. 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)