Street, 1940
Coaldale’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 262 in 1870, a peak of 348 in 1900, 126 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 5 maps from 1930 on.
- 1855Coaldale is settled
CoaldalePA
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
127
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Median home value
$52K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
56.0
years
Is Coaldale a good place to live?
5.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Coaldale, against 29% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Coaldale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Coaldale stand out
Where Coaldale beats most towns.
Small town
127 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Coaldale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Coaldale, and how to reach them.
PowerNew Enterprise R E CEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCoaldale Six Mile Run WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Coaldale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBedford County Board of ElectionsBedford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code1667916679 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Coaldale.
Natural hazards
Coaldale faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Coaldale
Coaldale has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Coaldale’s July high is 83°F, below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring38–61°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Coaldale’s adults have been diagnosed with depression
27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Coaldale. Coaldale beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 37% of adults have high blood pressure in Coaldale.
| Coaldale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better11 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Coaldale | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30% | 14.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 7.7% |
UPMC Bedford Memorial
14 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 54 attractions →Flight 93 National Memorial and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Coaldale. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
22 mi LakeRaystown Lake
32 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
21 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
23 mi Theme parkLakemont Park
33 mi National Historical ParkChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park4.6M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raystown Lake: Tex Jobe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lakemont Park: Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park: Bonnachoven, CC0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Coaldale
17pages on Coaldale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Coaldale; the nearest are
Juniata CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Huntingdon25.3 mi$58,580 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaUniversity or college · Public · Altoona27.8 mi$15,972 in-state tuitionPennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Johnstown33.4 mi$7,110 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Coaldale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Coaldale
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Coaldale is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census the borough population was 126. The post office serving Coaldale is called Six Mile Run.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1855
- Elevation
- 1,939 ft
- ZIP code
- 16679
- Area code
- 814
Questions about Coaldale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Coaldale, PA a good place to live?
Coaldale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.