Blair County
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Blair County, set in central Pennsylvania, blends historic charm with modern amenities. Anchored by Altoona, the region is recognized for its railroad heritage, scenic landscapes, and friendly neighborhoods that appeal to families and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
122,822
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.48°, -78.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,090
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-24.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1046 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOO
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.