Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Eldred’s median age is 49.8 years, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (43.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Eldred has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Eldred beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,165 in 1880, 765 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1930 and 3 maps from 1933 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eldred, 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 Eldred.
Most working residents leave Eldred for work: only 5% work in town. Eldred’s median household income is $49,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Eldred.
| Eldred | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 6.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by Otto-Eldred SD. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto-Eldred El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 271 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Eldred has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Eldred’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Eldred beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 19% of Eldred adults smoke cigarettes.
| Eldred | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Eldred | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 19.3% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 18.6% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 301 | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Eldred.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Eldred
About 1 of every 100 Eldred residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Eldred’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Eldred is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 765 at the 2020 census.
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Eldred has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.