The Town FilesSouth Mahoning, Pennsylvania
Township in Indiana County · population 1,825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,400
- Household income
- $61,786
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 26.6
South Mahoning is a township of 1,825 people in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $185,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 92% of Pennsylvania towns.
How South Mahoning 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 South Mahoning is worth $185,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $61,786, which is more affordable than 43% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $579 a month. 88.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Mahoning | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $579 | $996 |
| Median household income | $61,786 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Mahoning
| People | South Mahoning | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 36.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 57.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in South Mahoning
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 45.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Mahoning since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 40 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 18, 2013.
Severe weather in Indiana County since 1996
Indiana County has been included in 18 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 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Indiana County
Indiana County had 27,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,756 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in South Mahoning itself the ACS puts it at 12.1%.
Towns near South Mahoning
- West Mahoning, PA4.8 mi · 1,324 people · home $135,300
- East Mahoning, PA5.6 mi · 965 people · home $188,400
- Dayton, PA6.8 mi · 549 people · home $105,400
- Washington, PA6.9 mi · 1,649 people · home $207,100
- North Mahoning, PA7.3 mi · 1,331 people · home $152,800
- Rayne, PA7.5 mi · 2,786 people · home $217,000
- Cowanshannock, PA7.6 mi · 2,741 people · home $169,400
- Rural Valley, PA8.6 mi · 826 people · home $145,200
South Mahoning questions
Is South Mahoning, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Mahoning scores better for retirees than 11% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 49%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.6).
How much does a house cost in South Mahoning?
The median owner-occupied home in South Mahoning is valued at $185,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,786, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $579 a month.
What is the weather like in South Mahoning?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 42.2 inches of snow.
Does South Mahoning get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Mahoning since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 31, 1985. 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)