The Town FilesTidioute, Pennsylvania
Borough in Warren County · population 626 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,300
- Household income
- $43,158
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 52.7
Tidioute is a borough of 626 people in Warren County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $78,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 87% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 85% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Tidioute 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 Tidioute is worth $78,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $43,158, which is more affordable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $461 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tidioute | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $461 | $996 |
| Median household income | $43,158 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.7% | — |
Who lives in Tidioute
| People | Tidioute | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Tidioute
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tidioute since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 1.0 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 10 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 10 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 12,946 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,997 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Tidioute itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Tidioute
1 public school with 293 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidioute Community CS (charter) | PK-12 | 293 | 9.5 |
Towns near Tidioute
- Eldred, PA9.4 mi · 584 people · home $114,400
- Pittsfield, PA10.3 mi · 1,282 people · home $147,400
- Brokenstraw, PA11.3 mi · 1,730 people · home $99,000
- Pleasantville, PA11.7 mi · 846 people · home $107,900
- Youngsville, PA12.1 mi · 1,726 people · home $118,800
- Pleasant, PA12.3 mi · 2,249 people · home $164,900
- Spring Creek, PA13.5 mi · 780 people · home $190,000
- Oil Creek, PA13.6 mi · 753 people · home $123,500
Tidioute questions
Is Tidioute, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tidioute scores better for retirees than 14% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 85%. 29.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.7).
How much does a house cost in Tidioute?
The median owner-occupied home in Tidioute is valued at $78,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,158, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $461 a month.
What is the weather like in Tidioute?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 74.4 inches of snow.
Does Tidioute get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tidioute since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 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)