Calvary UMC in, 2014
Hawthorn’s story
134 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2014.
- 1892Hawthorn is settled
HawthornPA
A town of 468, settled in 1892.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
468
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Median home value
$93K
Census ACS
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
34.4
years
Jobs based here
85
A commuter town
Is Hawthorn a good place to live?
31% of residents are under 18 in Hawthorn, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (22%). Hawthorn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
468 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Redbank TownshipRedbank TownshipHawthorn
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hawthorn: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hawthorn, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterHawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma water system5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hawthorn’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 hereClarion County Board of ElectionsClarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP code1623016230 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 Hawthorn.
Work & commute
Hawthorn has 0.5 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Hawthorn: 2.8% of working residents work locally. Its typical household income is $47,000, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $81,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. It had 85 jobs in 2023, up 64 from 2013. Half commute less than 16 miles.
3%work in town
| Hawthorn | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hawthorn3%
Clarion Township8%
New Bethlehem5%
Paint Township5%
Limestone Township5%
16 mi
median commute distance
85
jobs based in Hawthorn
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Hawthorn’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Redbank Valley SD runs its public schools. Enrollment at Hawthorn’s public school: 200 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbank Valley Intrmd SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 200 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring35–60°
Summer56–80°
Fall40–62°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hawthorn is
In Hawthorn, 17% of adults report frequent mental distress. Among adults here, 37% have high blood pressure and 15% report frequent physical distress.
| Hawthorn | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better21 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Hawthorn | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| More smokers | 18.3% | 15.8% |
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital
13.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Hawthorn has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Hawthorn than in 56% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to Hawthorn households. Flood insurance has paid out on 2 claims locally since 1996.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightning
2
paid flood claims since 1996
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hawthorn
16pages on Hawthorn
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hawthorn; the nearest are
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · Indiana28.6 mi$11,380 in-state tuitionButler County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Butler35.4 mi$5,910 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Hawthorn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hawthorn for work
Where Hawthorn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
85jobs based in Hawthorn
3%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hawthorn
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Hawthorn is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 482 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1916
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,105 ft
- ZIP code
- 16230
Questions about Hawthorn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hawthorn, PA a good place to live?
Hawthorn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.