Oil City

PA

Venango County, Pennsylvania

Population 50K |Median income $61,522 |1 hospital

Population
49,801
Venango County
Median Income
$61,522
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$119,800
-47% vs avg
Median Age
47.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
50K-9%
Median Income
$61,522+47%
Median Home Value
$119,800+48%
Poverty Rate
13.2%-18%
Unemployment
5.6%-34%

Economics

Median Rent
$795/mo
Poverty Rate
13.2% -7% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%
Work From Home 8.8%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 93.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
UPMC NORTHWEST
SENECA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Oil City Area 6

Earthquakes

M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

USGS · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

ECCC · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon

NOAA · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oil City, PA? ▼
Oil City, PA has a population of 49,801 people, located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Oil City? ▼
The median household income in Oil City, PA is $61,522 per year. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
What is the median home value in Oil City? ▼
The median home value in Oil City, PA is $119,800. Median rent is $795/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oil City? ▼
The top health indicators in Oil City include Short Sleep Duration (37.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oil City? ▼
Oil City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oil City? ▼
The median age in Oil City, PA is 47.6 years. 19.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oil City, PA is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 50K and a median household income of $61,522, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oil City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Venango County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.