Westmoreland County , Pennsylvania

Population: 353,345 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $72,468 Home $193,100 Rent $843/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 353,345 residents, Westmoreland County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Pennsylvania and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Westmoreland County in the top 12% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$72,468
Median Income
household
$193,100
Home Value
median
$843/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $72,468
Per Capita Income $42,132
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Median Home Value $193,100
Median Gross Rent $843/mo
Owner Occupied 78.3%
Renter Occupied 21.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 353,345
Median Age 47.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 31.8%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 87.8  ·  88th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
55.69
🌀 Hurricane
69.00
🔥 Wildfire
54.01
❄️ Winter Storm
70.40
🌍 Earthquake
73.76
☀️ Drought
25.10

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