Fellsburg Methodist Episcopal Church, Webster Road & State Route 201 (Rostraver Township)
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A town of 845 in Pennsylvania.
Population
845
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$241K
Census ACS
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
51.4
years
Jobs based here
114
A commuter town
Is Fellsburg a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Fellsburg. Fellsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
845 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fellsburg.
Work & commute
Fellsburg stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a smaller share of its residents live below the poverty line
1%work in town
For Fellsburg, the typical journey to work is put at 28 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Its median household income works out to $101,000. Jobs in the town fell by 75 from 2013 to 2023, to 114. Just 1% of the town’s working residents have a job in town.
| Fellsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Fellsburg1%
Pittsburgh12%
Rostraver Township12%
West Mifflin3%
Hempfield Township3%
15 mi
median commute distance
114
jobs based in Fellsburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer children than Pennsylvania overall
51.4median age · PA overall 40.9
Children under 18 are 10% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 27% of residents (20% statewide). For Fellsburg, the midpoint age is 51.4 years, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (43.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). A bachelor’s degree or higher is held by 30% of adults 25 and older, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Fellsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 29% | 29% |
FellsburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school43%
Some college5%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 133 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.9 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Fellsburg | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.2% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.8% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 4.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.8% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Fellsburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
21″snow a winter
The midsummer high for Fellsburg is 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Fellsburg is
For adults in Fellsburg, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 41%. Nearly a fifth of adults smoke cigarettes in the town.
| Fellsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 24% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better16 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Fellsburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 19.3% | 15.8% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 28.9% | 23.8% |
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
4.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Fellsburg, with inland flooding at the top
48risk score of 100
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Fellsburg, 90% come from inland flooding.
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fellsburg
15pages on Fellsburg
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 81 attractions →Fallingwater and 62 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fellsburg. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
14 mi Theme parkKennywood
20 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
21 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
20 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Fellsburg: who provides what
Fellsburg is unincorporated, so Westmoreland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMawc Yough Plant water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWestmoreland CountyWestmoreland County provides services here
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 hereWestmoreland County Board of ElectionsWestmoreland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2025
ZIP code1501215012 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.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Fellsburg for work
Where Fellsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
114jobs based in Fellsburg
1%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Fellsburg
Pennsylvania Western UniversityUniversity or college · Public · California8.8 mi$11,436 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater AlleghenyUniversity or college · Public · McKeesport11.2 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionWestmoreland County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Youngwood14.3 mi$6,018 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Fellsburg residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Fellsburg
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Fellsburg is a census-designated place located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to the Fells Church, overlooking the Monongahela and Youhgiogheny Valleys. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,180 residents.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
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