Halfmoon 1861, 1861
Stormstown’s story
147 years in pictures
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- 1879Stormstown is settled
StormstownPA
A town of 2,532, settled in 1879.
Population
2,532
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$441K
Census ACS
Household income
$147K
median
Median age
42.9
years
Jobs based here
202
A commuter town
Is Stormstown a good place to live?
61% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Stormstown, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 6 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Stormstown. 15% of the land in Stormstown is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor, at 35 acres. We don’t grade Stormstown yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Stormstown for work
Where Stormstown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
202jobs based in Stormstown
3%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Getting set up
Moving to Stormstown: who provides what
Stormstown is unincorporated, so Centre County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterUpper Halfmoon WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% 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 code1687016870 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 Stormstown.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Stormstown, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Stormstown has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Stormstown for work: only 3% work in town. Stormstown’s median household income is $147,000. Since 2013, Stormstown has added 90 jobs, to 202 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Stormstown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $147,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 22% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Stormstown3%
College Township30%
Ferguson Township13%
State College10%
Patton Township9%
10 mi
median commute distance
202
jobs based in Stormstown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Stormstown
Stormstown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Stormstown is 82°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring37–59°
Summer58–80°
Fall41–62°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
14.9%conserved
14.9%
conserved · 708 of 4,752 acres
2.7 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor | 0.6 mi | 35 |
| 2. Autumn Meadow Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
| 3. Halfmoon Township Municipal Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
Stormstown stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with more of its adults who binge drink
22% of adults binge drink in Stormstown. Stormstown beats the Pennsylvania average on 15 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 10% of adults smoke cigarettes in Stormstown.
| Stormstown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
15 better11 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Stormstown | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.5% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 10.8% | 18.7% |
Mount Nittany Medical Center
6.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$359Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 26 attractions →Beaver Stadium and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stormstown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw9 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
9 mi Stadium & arenaBryce Jordan Center
25 mi LakeRaystown Lake
30 mi Theme parkLakemont Park
34 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
8 mi MuseumPalmer Museum of ArtSources: 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 · Raystown Lake: Tex Jobe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Lakemont Park: Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Palmer Museum of Art: PalmerMuseumofArt, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stormstown
17pages on Stormstown
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Stormstown
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Park8.3 mi$20,644 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity or college · Public · University Park8.3 mi$15,356 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Stormstown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Stormstown
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Stormstown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Halfmoon Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,366 at the 2010 census. Its population grew nearly 48% between 2000 and 2010, due largely to the development of several new neighborhoods in the area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,329 ft
Stormstown’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Stormstown.
Halfmoon TownshipWorth TownshipStormstown
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormstown | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Halfmoon Township | #198 | A | C+ | — | A | A |
| Worth Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Halfmoon Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Stormstown and Worth Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Stormstown with a neighbor →
Questions about Stormstown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stormstown, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Stormstown yet; the figures below are still real.