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Patton, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,809
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,043
ZIP codes
0
Patton and its ZIP codes
Patton at a glance
- Patton is about 7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,875, 39% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,100 (63% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $484 a month.
Local data for Patton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,875
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$484/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (530), Irish Americans (331), Polish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Patton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Patton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Patton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarrolltownBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| HastingsBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| St. BenedictCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| Chest SpringsBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ElmoraCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| AshvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Northern CambriaBorough | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| WestoverBorough | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| LorettoBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| NicktownCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| EmeighCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| FlintonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ColverCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| CoalportBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| EbensburgBorough | 10 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patton, PA in?
- Patton is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Patton, PA?
- About 1,809 people live in Patton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patton?
- Nearby places include Carrolltown (3.5 mi), Hastings (3.9 mi), St. Benedict (4 mi), Chest Springs (4.2 mi), Elmora (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023