Renovo, Pa.Alternate Title: General view of Renovo, c. 1860
Renovo’s story
201 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1860.
- 1825Renovo is settled
RenovoPA
A town of 1,044, settled in 1825.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: User:Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,044
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$67K
−10.2% in a year
Household income
$28K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
101
A commuter town
Is Renovo a good place to live?
The best of Renovo’s subject grades are an A for cost of living and an A− for walkability and civic life; the weakest is a D− for incomes. 41% of residents live below the poverty line in Renovo, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town in Pennsylvania scores lower than Renovo on incomes. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 92% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Only 110 of Pennsylvania’s 1,717 towns score higher on civic life. Renovo has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Renovo stand out
Where Renovo beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Typical home value
Renovo$67K
Pennsylvania$287K
Cost of livingA
1.1 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 86% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Renovo20.1
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical PA town3.7
Civic lifeA−
5.5 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Pennsylvania town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD−
Inland flooding at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A shrinking town
Renovo has shrunk 15% since 2010
1,228 counted in 2010 and 1,061 in 2020; an estimated 1,044 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Renovo grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Renovo is from typical.
Jobs & income$28K median household incomeD−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listD−Open →SafetyMore crime per resident than 90% of U.S. townsDOpen →HealthBucktail Medical Center 1.5 miles awayDOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 18.5% of households have no car; 4.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →SchoolsBehind 60% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduationC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landC+Open →History4 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life20.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$67K typical home, down 10.2% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 45.9; 7% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Renovo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Renovo, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWestern Clinton Co Mun Auth1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Renovo’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 hereClinton County Board of ElectionsClinton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1776417764 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 Renovo.
HousingCost of living grade A
Renovo stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a smaller share of its households own their home
39% of households own their home in Renovo, below both the Pennsylvania town median (78%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). The median rent in Renovo is $682 a month. Typical home values fell 10% in the year to September 2026.
$67KZillow home value
| Renovo | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 39% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $682 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 44% | 44% | 48% |
Typical home value
Renovo$67K
Pennsylvania$287K
−10.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyD
Property crime in Renovo is higher than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Renovo’s property crime rate is 30.5 per 1,000 residents. Renovo reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less. Renovo’s violent crime rate is 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
10%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
| Renovo | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 30.5 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.8 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Renovo4.8
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Renovo30.5
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
10th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
32
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthD
Residents of Renovo are less healthy than 87% of U.S. towns
Renovo beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 23% of Renovo adults smoke cigarettes.
13%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Renovo | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better13 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Renovo | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.7% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 23.2% | 15.8% |
Bucktail Medical Center
1.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Very high risk in Renovo, with inland flooding at the top
Since 1979, 77 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Renovo. Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 4 have a higher FEMA risk score than Renovo.
92risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
77
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
Renovo has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Renovo for work: only 5% work in town. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Renovo. Since 2013, Renovo has lost 65 jobs, to 101 in 2023.
5%work in town
| Renovo | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $28,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Renovo5%
Chapman Township11%
South Renovo7%
Flemington5%
Lock Haven5%
25 mi
median commute distance
101
jobs based in Renovo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 79% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Renovo, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Renovo has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 18° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring35–60°
Summer57–82°
Fall40–62°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
1.8%conserved
1.8%
conserved · 12 of 674 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Renovo 16th Street Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Sproul State Forest | — | 2 |
| 3. Memorial Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Renovo
20pages on Renovo
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 60% of PA districtsSafetyD4.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingA$67K typical home · down 10.2% in a yearWork & commuteD−$28K median household income · 101 jobs hereNatural hazardsD−FEMA risk higher than 92% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Renovo; the nearest are
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Pleasant Gap30.8 miPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Park37 mi$20,644 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Renovo residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Small town
1,044 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Chapman TownshipNoyes TownshipRenovo
Famous people from Renovo
4 notable people were born in Renovo.
About Renovo
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Renovo is a borough in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States, 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Lock Haven. As of the 2020 census, Renovo had a population of 1,061. The borough is located on the West Branch Susquehanna River, and along Pennsylvania's Bucktail State Park Natural Area, centered on Pennsylvania Route 120, which winds through the surrounding mountains following the river. The town is the home of the "Flaming Foliage Festival" held each October, generally on the second weekend, celebrating the fall colors of the trees on the area's many mountains. The festival includes a parade and the crowning of a queen, usually chosen from one of the nearby high schools. The festival serves…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1825
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 668 ft
- ZIP code
- 17764
Questions about Renovo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Renovo, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Renovo, PA known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Lee Gamble and Bill Friel.