Chalet Park, Rush Twp., Centre Co., PA, June 2024, 2024
South Philipsburg’s story
229 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and 7 maps from 1922 on.
- 1797South Philipsburg is settled
South PhilipsburgPA
3 bordering townsMap →
Population
397
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$140K
Census ACS
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
52.1
years
Jobs based here
68
A commuter town
Settled
1797
229 years ago
Is South Philipsburg a good place to live?
South Philipsburg’s median age is 52.1 years, above both the Pennsylvania town median (43.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just one has a lower share of working residents who work in town than South Philipsburg. South Philipsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes South Philipsburg stand out
Where South Philipsburg beats most towns.
Small town
397 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Rush TownshipChester HillPhilipsburgSouth Philipsburg
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Philipsburg.
Work & commute
South Philipsburg has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
1%work in town
Since 2014, South Philipsburg has added 48 jobs, to 68 in 2024. Most people who work leave South Philipsburg to do it: just 1% work in town. Its typical journey to work works out to 21 minutes. The median commute is under 20 miles.
| South Philipsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In South Philipsburg1%
College Township11%
State College10%
Rush Township8%
Ferguson Township5%
20 mi
median commute distance
68
jobs based in South Philipsburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2024 · ACS
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in South Philipsburg
50″snow a winter
Summer afternoons peak near 82° in July, and January nights bottom out around 18°; snowfall runs to about 50 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring35–59°
Summer56–80°
Fall40–61°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy South Philipsburg is
15% of South Philipsburg adults report frequent physical distress. In South Philipsburg, 17% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 81% had a checkup this year.
| South Philipsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 79% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | South Philipsburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.2% | 14.5% |
Penn Highlands Tyrone
14.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 7.4% of South Philipsburg
7.4%conserved
The park or preserve spreads over 2 acres of South Philipsburg.
7.4%
conserved · 12 of 167 acres
0.0 mi
of trails
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Chalet Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
South Philipsburg faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
46risk score of 100
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 88% of South Philipsburg’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding.
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about South Philipsburg
16pages on South Philipsburg
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Beaver Stadium and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around South Philipsburg. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
20 mi Stadium & arenaBryce Jordan Center
34 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
30 mi Theme parkLakemont Park
27 mi MuseumRailroaders Memorial Museum18 mi Theme parkDelGrosso's Amusement ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Jordan Center: Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Railroaders Memorial Museum: Mark Frederick, CC0
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Getting set up
Moving to South Philipsburg: who provides what
South Philipsburg is unincorporated, so Centre County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPenelecEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterPaw Philipsburg water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCentre CountyCentre County provides services here
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 hereCentre County Board of ElectionsCentre County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code1686616866 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
99% of working residents leave South Philipsburg for work
Where South Philipsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
68jobs based in South Philipsburg
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2024
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Philipsburg; the nearest are
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Park19.6 mi$20,644 in-state tuitionCentral Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Pleasant Gap25 mi
About 3 of every 100 South Philipsburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About South Philipsburg
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
South Philipsburg is a census-designated place (CDP), formerly a borough, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 410 at the 2010 census. As of January 1, 2007, the borough government was dissolved and the area reverted to Rush Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1797
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,434 ft
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