Robertsdale Hotel, 1989
Robertsdale’s story
151 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1943 and 4 maps from 1930 on.
- 1875Robertsdale is settled
RobertsdalePA
This town of 199 people was settled in 1875.
Population
199
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$101K
−8.3% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
55.7
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Settled
1875
151 years ago
Is Robertsdale a good place to live?
Robertsdale’s mean commuting time is 45 minutes, above both the Pennsylvania town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 3 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Robertsdale. Robertsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
199 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 Robertsdale.
Housing
A home in Robertsdale is worth about $101K, on Zillow’s estimate
$101KZillow home value
85% of households own their home in Robertsdale. In the year to September 2026, typical home values slipped 8.3%. The town’s rent at the middle of the market is recorded as $792 a month.
| Robertsdale | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $792 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Robertsdale$101K
Pennsylvania$287K
−8.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, the median household income in Robertsdale is lower
0%work in town
The top destinations are Ayr Township (8%), South Woodbury Township (6%) and Martinsburg (3%). 13% of Robertsdale residents live below the poverty line. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Robertsdale dropped by 36, to 24. Half the trips to work are shorter than 20 miles.
| Robertsdale | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Robertsdale0%
Ayr Township8%
South Woodbury Township6%
Martinsburg3%
Roaring Spring3%
20 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Robertsdale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Robertsdale is inland flooding, at a high overall level
70risk score of 100
Expected losses in Robertsdale break down as 79% from inland flooding and 12% from strong winds. In Robertsdale, the risk rating from FEMA is 70 of 100.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Robertsdale, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
23″snow a winter
In July, afternoons reach 80°; in January, nights fall to 19°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring37–58°
Summer58–78°
Fall42–60°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Robertsdale
14pages on Robertsdale
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Robertsdale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Robertsdale, and how to reach them.
PowerNew Enterprise R E CEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterWood Broad Top Wells Jmun Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
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 hereHuntingdon County Board of ElectionsHuntingdon County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code1667416674 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
100% of working residents leave Robertsdale for work
Where Robertsdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
24jobs based in Robertsdale
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Robertsdale; the nearest are
Juniata CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Huntingdon22.5 mi$58,580 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaUniversity or college · Public · Altoona29.2 mi$15,972 in-state tuitionPennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Johnstown38.5 mi$7,110 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Robertsdale residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Robertsdale
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Robertsdale is an unincorporated community in Wood Township in southern Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated on Broad Top Mountain near the eastern slope.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,785 ft
- ZIP code
- 16674
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