The Town FilesPhilipsburg, Pennsylvania
Borough in Centre County · population 2,789 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $148,700
- Household income
- $47,794
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 42.2
Philipsburg is a borough of 2,789 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $148,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg is worth $148,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $47,794, which is more affordable than 39% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $645 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Philipsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $645 | $996 |
| Median household income | $47,794 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Philipsburg
| People | Philipsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Philipsburg
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Philipsburg since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 18, 2026 about 9.8 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 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 1, 2007.
Severe weather in Centre County since 1996
Centre County has been included in 15 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 |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Centre County
Centre County had 68,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,822 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Philipsburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Philipsburg
3 public schools with 1,301 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS | 9-12 | 514 | 12.9 |
| Philipsburg El Sch | K-5 | 414 | 12.9 |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS | 6-8 | 373 | 12.9 |
Towns near Philipsburg
- Morris, PA3.8 mi · 2,777 people · home $116,600
- Rush, PA4.6 mi · 3,668 people · home $158,500
- Decatur, PA5.2 mi · 4,558 people · home $135,700
- Woodward, PA9.3 mi · 4,137 people · home $119,000
- Cooper, PA9.5 mi · 2,594 people · home $171,400
- Bradford, PA10.9 mi · 2,841 people · home $118,000
- Halfmoon, PA12.8 mi · 2,790 people · home $443,200
- Snyder, PA13.1 mi · 3,344 people · home $187,000
Philipsburg questions
Is Philipsburg, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Philipsburg scores better for retirees than 19% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 31%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Philipsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Philipsburg is valued at $148,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,794, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $645 a month.
What is the weather like in Philipsburg?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 50.0 inches of snow.
Does Philipsburg get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Philipsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 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)