Rusty Adams Street, 2013
Cochranton’s story
226 years in pictures
Census counts: 250 in 1860, 1,118 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 4 maps from 1923 on.
- 1800Cochranton is settled
CochrantonPA
A town of 1,090, settled in 1800.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli · CC BY 2.0
Population
1,090
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$187K
+9.1% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
48.3
years
Jobs based here
266
A commuter town
Is Cochranton a good place to live?
Cochranton’s best subject grades are an A+ for safety, an A for cost of living, and an A− for walkability; its weakest is a C− for incomes. On safety, just 1 of Pennsylvania’s 634 towns do better. Cochranton has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Cochranton stand out
Where Cochranton beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cochranton0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Typical home value
Cochranton$187K
Pennsylvania$287K
Cost of livingA
3.1 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 87% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
5.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Small town
1,090 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Fairfield TownshipEast Fairfield TownshipWayne TownshipCochranton
How Cochranton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Cochranton is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8 of 20; 10.6% of households have no carA−Open →Jobs & income266 jobs based hereC−Open →SchoolsC+Open →HealthMeadville Medical Center 9.9 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 2% conserved landBOpen →History1 notable person born hereB+Open →Civic life4.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 48.3; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cochranton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cochranton, and how to reach them.
PowerNorthwestern Rural E C A16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCochranton Boro Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Cochranton’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 hereCrawford County Board of ElectionsCrawford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1631416314 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 Cochranton.
SafetyA+
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, property crime in Cochranton is lower
Cochranton’s property crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 5.7 and U.S. towns at 9.9. Cochranton reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Cochranton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cochranton0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Cochranton0
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC+
Cochranton’s schools rank behind 65% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Crawford Central SD. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Cochranton JSHS, with 341 students.
35%of PA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochranton El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 311 | C+ |
| Cochranton JSHSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 341 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade A
The typical home in Cochranton is valued at about $187K
The typical Cochranton home is worth about $187,000, up 9.1% in a year, 35% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cochranton’s median rent is $726 a month, below both the Pennsylvania town median ($1,115 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 69% of households own their home in Cochranton.
$187KZillow home value
| Cochranton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $726 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Cochranton$187K
Pennsylvania$287K
+9.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most of Cochranton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Cochranton for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in Cochranton is $59,000. The top destinations are Meadville (21%), Vernon Township (11%) and West Mead Township (5%).
3%work in town
| Cochranton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Cochranton3%
Meadville21%
Vernon Township11%
West Mead Township5%
Wayne Township4%
11 mi
median commute distance
266
jobs based in Cochranton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Cochranton
Cochranton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Cochranton’s July high is 82°F.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring36–58°
Summer57–80°
Fall41–61°
Oct 23
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Cochranton is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Cochranton beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 34% of Cochranton adults sleep under 7 hours.
58%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Cochranton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Cochranton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.7% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.8% |
Meadville Medical Center
9.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.8%conserved
| Cochranton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.8% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.8%
conserved · 13 of 766 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lyon's Park | 0.3 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Cochranton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Cochranton.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
10
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cochranton
20pages on Cochranton
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 65% of PA districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than PA on 1 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingA$187K typical home · up 9.1% in a yearWork & commuteC−$59K median household income · 266 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 51% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Cochranton
About 3 of every 100 Cochranton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Cochranton for work
Where Cochranton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
266jobs based in Cochranton
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Cochranton
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Cochranton is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,124 at the 2020 census, down from 1,136 as of the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1800
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,065 ft
- ZIP code
- 16314
- Area code
- 814
Questions about Cochranton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cochranton, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.