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SmicksburgPA

A town of 54, settled in 1827.

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Is Smicksburg a good place to live?

Smicksburg’s median age is 57.8 years, against 43.2 years in Pennsylvania’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Smicksburg. Smicksburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

54 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to Smicksburg: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Smicksburg, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerREA Energy Coop16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Smicksburg’s trash rules yet
SchoolsArmstrong School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereIndiana County Board of ElectionsIndiana County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP code1625616256 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 Smicksburg.

Natural hazards

Smicksburg faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.

32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
32Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingLandslides
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in Smicksburg

Smicksburg has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 82°F, Smicksburg’s July high is below both Pennsylvania’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).

35″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter20–37°
Spring36–59°
Summer57–80°
Fall40–62°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Smicksburg smoke cigarettes than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town

24% of Smicksburg adults smoke cigarettes. Smicksburg beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 30% of Smicksburg adults get no exercise outside work.

SmicksburgPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)24%17%14%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)22%16%17%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)17%14%14%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)26%19%19%
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better12 too close to call14 worse
What stands outSmicksburgPA
More uninsured adults11.2%5.8%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth22.3%14.5%
More smokers23.7%15.8%
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
10.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Smicksburg

16pages on Smicksburg
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Smicksburg; the nearest are

About Smicksburg

Borough in Pennsylvania, US

Smicksburg is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census, and it is one of the smallest incorporated boroughs in Pennsylvania. It was founded by the Reverend J. George Schmick.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1827
Area
0.2 sq mi
Elevation
1,178 ft
ZIP code
16256

Questions about Smicksburg

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Smicksburg, PA a good place to live?

Smicksburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.