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Clearfield, PA
Borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,873
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,258
ZIP codes
0
Clearfield and its ZIP codes
Clearfield at a glance
- Clearfield is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 223rd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $54,646 a year, 30% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,400 (61% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for Clearfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clearfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,646
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$100,400
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,314), Irish Americans (920), Italian Americans (734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clearfield County. PPP loans are for Clearfield.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,602
29,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$544M
FY 2026, $6,750 per person
How people get to work
Clearfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clearfield, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities near Clearfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlymptonvilleCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| HydeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2 |
| CurwensvilleBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4 |
| Glen RicheyCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| BiglerCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| WallacetonBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| GrampianBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| West DecaturCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| MorrisdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| FrenchvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| AllportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MaderaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BrisbinBorough | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Hawk RunCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clearfield, PA in?
- Clearfield is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Clearfield, PA?
- About 5,873 people live in Clearfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clearfield?
- Nearby places include Plymptonville (1.4 mi), Hyde (1.9 mi), Mineral Springs (4 mi), Curwensville (5.2 mi), Woodland (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023