Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 280, settled in 1854.
Creekside has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 50 in 1880, a peak of 668 in 1920, 288 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1946 and 3 maps from 1902 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Creekside, 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 Creekside.
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 8.4% in value. The rent at the middle of the market in Creekside is $925 a month. 68% of Creekside households are owner-occupiers, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
| Creekside | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 68% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $925 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Creekside’s average commute is 30 minutes. Its typical household income stands at $53,000, below both Pennsylvania’s towns ($81,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are White Township (17%), Indiana (14%) and Pittsburgh (5%).
| Creekside | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The FEMA hazard score for Creekside comes to 72 of 100. Just over four fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by landslides at 7%. Since 1996, Creekside has seen 11 flood insurance claims paid out.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For Creekside, the typical July afternoon high is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
18% of adults report frequent mental distress in Creekside. The share of adults in Creekside who smoke cigarettes: 20%.
| Creekside | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Creekside | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 20.2% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 18.3% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Creekside
About 5 of every 100 Creekside residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Where Creekside’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Creekside is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 284 at the 2020 census.
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Creekside has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.