Clearfield borough, Pennsylvania
Clearfield borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clearfield borough is a geographic entity located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,753. The land area covers 1.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,753 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,664 | ±200 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,139 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,664 | ±200 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 | ±157 |
| Median Home Value | $100,400 | ±$12,209 |
| Median Gross Rent | $691 | ±$138 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,646 | ±$3,668 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,239 | ±$3,055 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,161 | ±422 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,942 | ±280 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.4% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,794 (2024)
ID: 173892
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH MANAGER
6 S FRONT ST, CLEARFIELD PA 16830
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GUS Population: 78,132 (2024)
ID: 173719
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
212 E LOCUST ST, STE 112, CLEARFIELD PA 16830-2447
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Clearfield | KG-06 | Clearfield, PA | |
| Regular School Clearfield | 07-12 | Clearfield, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Clearfield | 09-12 | Clearfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Curwensville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Curwensville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houtzdale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Houtzdale, PA | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-8 | MORRISDALE, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-17 | CLEARFIELD, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-14 | CURWENSVILLE, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 1.3 mi away | 1620 River Road, Clearfield, PA, 16830 |
8147655308
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JOSEPH & ELIZABETH SHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.0 mi away | 1 SOUTH FRONT ST, CLEARFIELD, PA, 16830 |
(814) 765-3271
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
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College | 17.8 mi away | 1 College Place, DuBois, PA, 15801-2549 |
8143754700
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CLEARFIELD CO PUB LIB FED (BOOKMOBILE)
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 601 BEECH STREET, CURWENSVILLE, PA, 16833 |
(814) 236-0589
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Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois
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College | 20.5 mi away | 225 Tannery Row Road, Falls Creek, PA, 15840-3333 |
8143712090
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CURWENSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 601 BEECH STREET, CURWENSVILLE, PA, 16833 |
(814) 236-0533
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Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 24.4 mi away | 576 Vo-Tech Road, Reynoldsville, PA, 15851 |
8146538420123
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HOLT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 17 N FRONT ST, PHILIPSBURG, PA, 16866 |
(814) 342-1987
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DUBOIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 31 S BRADY ST, DUBOIS, PA, 15801 |
(814) 371-5930
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SYKESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 21 EAST MAIN ST, SYKESVILLE, PA, 15865 |
(814) 894-5243
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLEARFIELD LAWRENCE AP, PA US, located 2.3 miles from Clearfield borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5° | 17.8° | 25.7° | 2.81" | — |
| February | 37.5° | 19.4° | 28.4° | 2.33" | — |
| March | 46.5° | 26.4° | 36.5° | 3.13" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 35.9° | 47.9° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 70.2° | 46.4° | 58.3° | 3.68" | — |
| June | 77.5° | 54.8° | 66.2° | 4.37" | — |
| July | 82.1° | 58.7° | 70.4° | 3.60" | — |
| August | 80.5° | 57.2° | 68.9° | 3.46" | — |
| September | 73.3° | 50.0° | 61.6° | 3.81" | — |
| October | 61.7° | 39.8° | 50.8° | 3.15" | — |
| November | 48.7° | 30.8° | 39.7° | 3.17" | — |
| December | 37.7° | 23.1° | 30.4° | 2.93" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hyde CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Plymptonville CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Mineral Springs CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Glen Richey CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Curwensville borough | Borough | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4203314064. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.