Jefferson
6.6
High score (8-10)
Jefferson County's main claim is being home to Punxsutawney Phil — the Groundhog Day celebration on February 2nd draws 40,000 people to a county seat of 5,000 for one surreal weekend, and if you can be there for that, it's a genuinely memorable experience unlike anything else in Pennsylvania.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Jefferson County is Punxsutawney — famous for Groundhog Day but quiet the other 364 days a year. Outside the February 2nd tourism surge it's a modest county seat town in rural western Pennsylvania. Coal and natural gas are the main industries and the demographic skews older and working-class.
Lower score (below 6)
Jefferson County has no social infrastructure worth mentioning for an outsider. The Groundhog Day fame doesn't translate into a year-round social scene — Punxsutawney is a quiet small city in economic decline. The county is overwhelmingly white, working-class, and socially insular, with a dating market that barely exists for anyone without local roots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Jefferson, Pennsylvania?
$69k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Jefferson, Pennsylvania?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Jefferson, Pennsylvania?
31% men have degree
What's the average male height in Jefferson, Pennsylvania?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Jefferson, Pennsylvania?
Local women avg 29.7