Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
34% of residents live below the poverty line in Wattsburg, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. 15% of the land in Wattsburg is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Wattsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Wattsburg beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 131 in 1840, a peak of 513 in 1980, 353 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1836 and a map from 1970 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wattsburg, 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 Wattsburg.
Half commute less than 16 miles. The typical household income in Wattsburg is $54,000. The top destinations are Erie (25%), Millcreek Township (11%) and Summit Township (9%).
| Wattsburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Wattsburg’s natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 77 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 90% come from inland flooding. Flood insurance has paid one claim here since 1979.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A winter brings about 114 inches of snow, with January nights at 17° and July afternoons at 80°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Della Bayle Recreation Area | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A fifth of adults smoke cigarettes in Wattsburg. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Wattsburg is ahead of Pennsylvania on 5 and behind on 3.
| Wattsburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Wattsburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| More smokers | 20.2% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Wattsburg’s going rate for rent comes in at $879 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.9% in value. In Wattsburg, 62% of households live in a home they own.
| Wattsburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $879 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 Wattsburg. Close and well known come first.
24 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
10 mi LandmarkFort Le Boeuf
19 mi State parkPresque Isle State Park19 mi Theme parkWaldameer Park
37 mi Theme parkConneaut Lake Park14 mi Theme parkSplash LagoonChautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Fort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain · Presque Isle State Park: Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Conneaut Lake Park: daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Wattsburg
About 0 of every 100 Wattsburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Wattsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Wattsburg is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 352 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Wattsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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