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MadisonburgPA
A town of 148 in Pennsylvania.
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
148
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$175K
Census ACS
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
14.9
years
Jobs based here
12
A commuter town
Is Madisonburg a good place to live?
Madisonburg’s midpoint age is 14.9 years, against 43.2 years in Pennsylvania’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Madisonburg. Madisonburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
148 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Madisonburg.
Work & commute
Madisonburg has 0.2 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
2%work in town
Madisonburg’s typical household income is recorded as $70,000. The top destinations are College Township (10%), Miles Township (9%) and State College (5%). In Madisonburg, 1.7% of working residents work locally. Half the trips to work are shorter than 18 miles.
| Madisonburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Madisonburg2%
College Township10%
Miles Township9%
State College5%
Greene Township5%
18 mi
median commute distance
12
jobs based in Madisonburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Madisonburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
35″snow a winter
The range runs from 18° on a January night to 81° on a July afternoon, with about 35 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring37–58°
Summer58–79°
Fall42–61°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Madisonburg than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Among adults in Madisonburg, 75% had a checkup this year. Only 5 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Madisonburg. Two figures for adults in the town: 22% report frequent mental distress, 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Madisonburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better12 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Madisonburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 7.7% |
Mount Nittany Medical Center
21.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Madisonburg, mostly inland flooding
40risk score of 100
FEMA puts 83% of Madisonburg’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 6% to hurricanes. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Madisonburg
15pages on Madisonburg
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Beaver Stadium and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Madisonburg. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
19 mi Stadium & arenaBryce Jordan Center
20 mi MuseumPalmer Museum of Art
38 mi MuseumFort Augusta
18 mi MuseumPennsylvania Military Museum
20 mi GardenThe Arboretum at Penn StateSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Jordan Center: Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palmer Museum of Art: PalmerMuseumofArt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Augusta: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Pennsylvania Military Museum: Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Arboretum at Penn State: Daderot, Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Madisonburg: who provides what
Madisonburg is unincorporated, so Centre County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMadisonburg Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCentre CountyCentre 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 hereCentre County Board of ElectionsCentre County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code1685216852 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
98% of working residents leave Madisonburg for work
Where Madisonburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12jobs based in Madisonburg
2%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Madisonburg
About 4 of every 100 Madisonburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Madisonburg
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Madisonburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Miles Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 168 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,290 ft
- ZIP code
- 16852
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