13% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Houtzdale, against 29% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Houtzdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

741 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Brisbin · 1 mi Woodward Township · 2 mi Ramey · 3 mi Decatur Township · 4 mi Osceola Mills · 5 mi Bigler Township · 5 mi

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, 2012

Houtzdale’s story

156 years in pictures

The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012.

1870Houtzdale is settled

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Houtzdale: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Houtzdale, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerPenelecEIAHIFLD · EIA

WaterHoutzdale Municipal AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Houtzdale’s trash rules yet

SchoolsMoshannon Valley School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

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.gov

Who runs elections hereClearfield County Board of ElectionsClearfield County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026

ZIP code1665116651 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 Houtzdale.

Housing

Houtzdale’s typical home value is about $130K

Houtzdale’s going rate for rent is $689 a month. Among households locally, 80% are owner-occupiers.

$130KZillow home value

	Houtzdale	Pennsylvania towns	U.S. towns
Median rent	$689 a month	$1,115 a month	$1,185 a month
Households that own their home	80%	78%	73%

Typical home value

Houtzdale$130K

Pennsylvania$287K

+11.3%

value change, 1 year

homes sold in September

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Prices over the yearsUp 11.3% in a year Years of income to buyA typical home costs 2.0 years of income Rents$689 a month · Median rent

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Natural hazards

Top of a very low hazard risk in Houtzdale: inland flooding

The national flood insurance program has paid 2 claims in Houtzdale since 1984. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 89% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 60% come from inland flooding and 10% from cold waves. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to Houtzdale households.

11risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind

paid flood claims since 1984

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesVery low risk Flood claims2 paid flood claims · Since 1984 Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in Houtzdale Get ready1.4 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Houtzdale

Houtzdale’s typical July afternoon high stands at 81°F.

50″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter20–36°

Spring35–59°

Summer56–80°

Fall40–61°

Oct 1

typical first frost

May 13

typical last frost

+1.0°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 81°, January lows 18°Rain & snow50″ of snow a winter · 43 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.0° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

Houtzdale has 0.8 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work

Half the trips to work are shorter than 24 miles. Houtzdale had 176 jobs in 2023, down 58 from 2013. Also worth knowing: its typical household income is $65,000. The top destinations are Woodward Township (6%), Bradford Township (6%) and Ferguson Township (6%).

5%work in town

	Houtzdale	Pennsylvania towns	U.S. towns
Median household income	$65,000	$81,000	$80,000
Working residents who work in town	4.7%	6.3%	8%
Average trip to work	24 minutes	26 minutes	25 minutes

Where working residents work

In Houtzdale5%

Woodward Township6%

Bradford Township6%

Ferguson Township6%

Lawrence Township5%

24 mi

median commute distance

176

jobs based in Houtzdale

Balanced

jobs vs. working residents

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The jobs here176 jobs based here · Balanced Where people work5% work in Houtzdale Commute times24 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 24 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Health

More of Houtzdale’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town

For adults in Houtzdale, the share who report frequent physical distress is 17%. In Houtzdale, nearly a fifth of adults report frequent mental distress.

	Houtzdale	Pennsylvania towns	U.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)	23%	17%	14%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	17%	14%	14%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)	19%	16%	17%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)	41%	38%	36%