Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Summerhill’s typical July afternoon high is 79°F, below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Only 7 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Summerhill. Summerhill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Summerhill beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 343 in 1880, a peak of 890 in 1920, 479 in 2020. The archive holds 14 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 4 maps from 1904 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Summerhill, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Summerhill.
The top destinations are Richland Township (12%), Adams Township (12%) and Croyle Township (8%). Just 1% of Summerhill’s working residents have a job in town. The town’s average trip to work is 20 minutes. Half commute less than 9 miles.
| Summerhill | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 35 to 64 are 29% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 26% of residents (22% statewide). Since 2020, Summerhill has lost 4.2% of its people, to 461 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Summerhill | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Summerhill | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 16.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 46.9% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.4% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Summerhill’s January low stands at 17°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Of the losses FEMA expects in Summerhill, 81% come from inland flooding. On expected storm and flood damage, Summerhill sits below 64% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: since 1996, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in the town.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among adults in Summerhill, 36% have high blood pressure, against 34% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 18% of Summerhill adults binge drink.
| Summerhill | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 14% |
| What stands out | Summerhill | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 34.8% | 30.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
In Summerhill, the median rent is $932 a month. Among households locally, 82% live in a home they own.
| Summerhill | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $932 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Summerhill. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
2 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
4 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
2 mi National MemorialJohnstown Flood National Memorial75K visitors a year
40 mi LakeRaystown Lake
20 mi Theme parkLakemont ParkFlight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Johnstown Flood National Memorial: David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0 · 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
5 within 15 miles of the center of Summerhill
About 1 of every 100 Summerhill residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Summerhill’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Summerhill is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Summerhill had a population of 479.
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Summerhill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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