Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
25% of residents are under 18 in Millheim, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 22%. Millheim Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Millheim has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Millheim beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1874.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Millheim, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Millheim.
Most working residents leave Millheim for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Millheim fell to 154 in 2023, 27 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are College Township (13%), Penn Township (12%) and State College (7%).
| Millheim | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Millheim.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Millheim has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Millheim’s July high is 83°F, against 85°F in Pennsylvania’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Millheim home is worth about $244,000, down 1.5% in a year, 15% below the Pennsylvania typical home. 87% of households own their home in Millheim.
| Millheim | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $925 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 25% of residents (21% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Millheim | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 21% | 18% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Millheim | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.6% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.9% | 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
Millheim beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 15% of Millheim adults report frequent physical distress.
| Millheim | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Millheim | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.3% | 14.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 8.5% | 5.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Millheim | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.4% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Millheim
About 2 of every 100 Millheim residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Millheim’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in Millheim.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Millheim has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Paul Musser and Robert D. Springer.
