SAXTON1938, 2003
Saxton’s story
171 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2003.
- 1855Saxton is settled
SaxtonPA
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Ron Shawley · CC BY 3.0
Population
707
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$147K
−1.2% in a year
Household income
$32K
median
Median age
38.7
years
Jobs based here
193
A commuter town
Is Saxton a good place to live?
36% of residents live below the poverty line in Saxton, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Saxton. Saxton’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Saxton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Saxton stand out
Where Saxton beats most towns.
Small town
707 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
StonerstownSaxton
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Saxton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Saxton, and how to reach them.
PowerNew Enterprise R E CEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterSaxton Muni Water Auth1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Saxton’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 hereBedford County Board of ElectionsBedford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code1667816678 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 Saxton.
Housing
Saxton’s typical home value is about $147K
The typical Saxton home is worth about $147,000, down 1.2% in a year, 49% below the Pennsylvania typical home. 44% of households own their home in Saxton.
$147KZillow home value
| Saxton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 44% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $685 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Saxton$147K
Pennsylvania$287K
−1.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.7 jobs for every working resident, most of Saxton’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Saxton for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Liberty Township (7%), North Woodbury Township (5%) and South Woodbury Township (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
5%work in town
| Saxton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Saxton5%
Liberty Township7%
North Woodbury Township5%
South Woodbury Township5%
Bedford Township4%
18 mi
median commute distance
193
jobs based in Saxton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Saxton faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Saxton since 1979.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
1
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Saxton
Saxton has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 21° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring38–62°
Summer59–83°
Fall42–64°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Saxton
Saxton's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. The violent crime rate in Saxton is 0 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Saxton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.7 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Saxton0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Saxton5.7
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
More of Saxton’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
23% of Saxton adults smoke cigarettes. Saxton beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 30% of Saxton adults get no exercise outside work.
| Saxton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better13 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Saxton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.2% | 14.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| More smokers | 23% | 15.8% |
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
11.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
6.4%conserved
6.4%
conserved · 17 of 259 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Raystown Lake Recreation Area | — | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 48 attractions →Flight 93 National Memorial and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Saxton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
20 mi LakeRaystown Lake
29 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
18 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
20 mi Theme parkLakemont Park
17 mi Ski areaBlue Knob24 runs · 1,007 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raystown Lake: Tex Jobe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lakemont Park: Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Blue Knob: Calzarette, CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Saxton
19pages on Saxton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Saxton; the nearest are
Juniata CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Huntingdon23.3 mi$58,580 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaUniversity or college · Public · Altoona24.3 mi$15,972 in-state tuitionPennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Johnstown31.3 mi$7,110 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Saxton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Saxton for work
Where Saxton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
193jobs based in Saxton
5%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Saxton
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Saxton is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 726 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1855
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,716 ft
- ZIP code
- 16678
Questions about Saxton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Saxton, PA a good place to live?
Saxton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.