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Cost of living in Oil City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oil City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oil City is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oil City is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oil City is $87,761.
The median income in Oil City is $51,316.
Oil City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oil City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oil City | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 40 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oil City, PA Weather
The average high in Oil City is 58.1° and the average low is 37.7°.
There are 95.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.0 inches of precipitation each year with 62.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oil City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 95.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 62.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oil City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oil City
The current population in Oil City is 9,468. The population has decreased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,468 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 9,517 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 9,599 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 9,685 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 9,750 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 9,846 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 9,982 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 10,101 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 10,207 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 10,296 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 10,383 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 10,466 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 10,541 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 10,632 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 10,707 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oil City
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Oil City is:
93.5% White with 8,856 White residents.
0.7% African American with 68 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 83 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 319 Two Or More residents.
1.4% Hispanic with 130 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oil City | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oil City
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Oil City is 48.9% female with 4,628 female residents.
Oil City is 51.1% male with 4,840 male residents.
| Gender | Oil City | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oil City for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Oil City completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Oil City completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Oil City completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Oil City completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Oil City completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Oil City completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Oil City completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oil City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Oil City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oil City | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oil City, Pennsylvania
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6.5% of households in Oil City earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Oil City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.5% of households in Oil City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.9% of households in Oil City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Oil City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Oil City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Oil City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Oil City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Oil City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Oil City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oil City | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
