Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Corsica’s July high is 80°F, against 85°F in Pennsylvania’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Corsica has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Corsica beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 249 in 1860, a peak of 481 in 1940, 319 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 4 maps from 1924 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Corsica, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Corsica.
Most working residents leave Corsica for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Corsica, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Corsica’s median household income is $51,000.
| Corsica | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Corsica has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The January low in Corsica is 17°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Corsica beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 21% of Corsica adults smoke cigarettes.
| Corsica | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 23% |
| What stands out | Corsica | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.6% | 14.5% |
| More smokers | 20.6% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Corsica; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Corsica residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Where Corsica’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Corsica is a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Corsica had a population of 319. It was named for the island of Corsica, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. The mayor of the borough is Dave Leadbetter.
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Corsica has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.