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KylertownPA

Home to 235 people, the town was settled in 1854.

Is Kylertown a good place to live?

Kylertown’s mean commuting time is 48 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Kylertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

235 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 Kylertown.

Natural hazards

Very low risk in Kylertown, with inland flooding at the top

7risk score of 100

Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Kylertown break down as 62% from inland flooding and 10% from strong winds. Flood insurance has paid one claim in the town since 2018.

FEMA risk score
7Very low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2018

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Work & commute

Kylertown stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line

2%work in town

Only 2% of working residents stay in Kylertown for work; the rest commute out. Jobs based in Kylertown grew to 67 in 2023, 51 more than in 2013. Half commute less than 22 miles. The top destinations are Morris Township (9%), Cooper Township (5%) and Lawrence Township (5%).

KylertownTypical Pennsylvania townTypical U.S. town
Below the poverty line27%7.6%9.6%
Working residents who work in town1.9%6.3%8%

Where working residents work

In Kylertown2%
Morris Township9%
Cooper Township5%
Lawrence Township5%
College Township4%
22 mi
median commute distance
67
jobs based in Kylertown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Kylertown

50″snow a winter

In Kylertown, the peak summer temperature is 81°F.

Typical low → high °F

Winter20–36°
Spring35–58°
Summer56–79°
Fall40–60°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Kylertown is

21% of Kylertown adults say their health is fair or poor. In Kylertown, 41% of adults sleep under 7 hours, and 19% report frequent mental distress.

KylertownTypical Pennsylvania townTypical U.S. town
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)22%17%14%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)41%38%36%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)19%16%17%
Depression (CDC PLACES)26%24%23%
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better20 too close to call6 worse
What stands outKylertownPA
More smokers22.2%15.8%
More adults with COPD9.5%7.7%
More adults in frequent mental distress19%16.4%
Mount Nittany Medical Center
19.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Outdoors

Conservation land takes up 0.6% of Kylertown

0.6%conserved

The park or preserve in Kylertown covers 5 acres.

0.6%
conserved · 7 of 1,093 acres
0.0 mi
of trails
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Kylertown Little League Fields—5

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Housing

The median home in Kylertown sells for about $425K

$425Kmedian sale price

82% of households own their home in Kylertown.

0
homes sold in September

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

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Kylertown

16pages on Kylertown
Getting set up

Moving to Kylertown: who provides what

Kylertown is unincorporated, so Clearfield County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerUnited Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCooper Twp Municipal Auth water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesClearfield CountyClearfield County provides services here
SchoolsWest Branch Area 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 codes16847, 1685816847 93% · 16858 7%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

98% of working residents leave Kylertown for work

Where Kylertown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

9% → Morris Township Morris Township 9% 5% → Cooper Township Cooper Township 5% 5% → Lawrence Township Lawrence Township 5% 4% → College Township College Township 4% 3% → State College State College 3% 3% → Altoona Altoona 3% Kylertown · 2% stay
67jobs based in Kylertown
2%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Kylertown; the nearest are

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