Overview

Introduction to Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in Blair county, is 93 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Altoona metropolitan area.

Tyrone History

Tyrone, which was founded in 1850 as Eagleville, was also known as Shorbsville before being given its present name. It grew as a railroad town, but the depot at South Pennsylvania Avenue was torn down in 1968 when the train business deteriorated. After 1975, Tyrone functioned as the connecting point of Altoona and State College because of the Route 220 By-pass. The development of Tyrone picked up when it was connected by the Fiber Optic Super Highway.

Tyrone and Nearby Attractions

  • Juniata College Museum of Art
  • Railroaders Memorial Museum
  • Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
  • Baker Mansion
  • Black Moshannon State Park
  • Whipple Dam State Park

Things To Do In Tyrone

The Railroaders Memorial Museum celebrates the contributions of Railroaders and their families to the lives of Americans. Exhibits displayed at the 1,500-acre Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site narrate the history of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The Hollsopple Train Station that was previously part of the Baltimore & Ohio rail line is accessible from Tyrone. An ironmaster's house named Baker Mansion has been restored near Tyrone. Opportunities for fishing, swimming, and camping are available at the Black Moshannon State Park, the Canoe Creek State Park, and the Gallitzin State Park.

Tyrone Transportation

The Harrisburg International Airport is located close to Tyrone.

Tyrone Higher Education

Penn State Altoona, Juniata College, and Mount Aloysius College are situated near Tyrone.

Demographics

People

Total Population5,281
Male Share of the Population51.2%
Female Share of the Population48.8%
Senior Citizens19.4%
Employed Population 16+2,281
Age of the Population37

Families

% of people married39.9%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher20.7%
Median Earnings25+$29,861
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$28,942
Median Earnings With High School Degree$23,214

Wealth

Median Family Income$54,173
% Above Poverty Level77.4%
% Below Poverty Level22.6%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time23 minutes
% Working from Home1.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.4%
% Using Public Transportation1.4%

Housing

People Living Alone38.2%
Median Gross Rent$617
Median House Value$95,200

Ancestry

Irish14.4%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)14.3%
English7.2%
German4.8%
Italian4.5%
Dutch4.2%
Polish2.3%
Scottish2%
Welsh1.8%
French Except Basque1.2%
Swedish1.1%
Czech1.1%
Hungarian0.8%
Slovak0.6%
Canadian0.6%
Austrian0.6%
Lithuanian0.3%
Norwegian0.2%
Belgian0.1%
Croatian0.1%
Slovene0.1%
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Tyrone Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyBlair County
Standard Zip Codes16686
Phone Area Codes814
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude40.67
Approximate Longitude-78.24

Tyrone Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationMADERA 2 SE
Distance12.3 miles
Jan Temp13 to 33 F
Apr Temp31 to 59 F
Jul Temp55 to 81 F
Oct Temp35 to 60 F
Annual Precip38.3 inches
StationPRINCE GALLITZIN ST PK
Distance16.4 miles
Jan Temp16 to 33 F
Apr Temp35 to 59 F
Jul Temp58 to 81 F
Oct Temp37 to 62 F
Annual Precip38.5 inches
StationEBENSBURG SEWAGE PLANT
Distance29.6 miles
Jan Temp16 to 35 F
Apr Temp33 to 60 F
Jul Temp56 to 81 F
Oct Temp37 to 63 F
Annual Precip49.8 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Alexandria332$74,167
Bellwood1,699$63,523
Brisbin343$60,938
Houtzdale684$49,375
Petersburg458$44,722
Ramey418$57,917

Tyrone Public Libraries

Tyrone-snyder Twnshp Pub Lib
1000 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
Tyrone, Pennsylvania
(814) 684-1133

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Tyrone Hospitals

Tyrone Hospital
(Non-profit)
187 Hospital Drive
(814) 684-1255

Tyrone Public Schools

Tyrone Area El Sch
601 Clay Avenue
ZIP: 16686
(814) 684-1342
Primary
Total Enrollment 828
Tyrone Area Hs
1001 Clay Ave
ZIP: 16686
(814) 684-4240
High
Total Enrollment 542
Tyrone Area Ms
1001 Clay Ave
ZIP: 16686
(814) 684-4240
Middle
Total Enrollment 551

Tyrone Private Schools

Grier School
2522 Grier School Rd
ZIP: 16686
Secondary
Total Enrollment 258
St Matthew Elementary School
1105 Cameron Ave
ZIP: 16686
Elementary
Total Enrollment 74
White Oak School
5791 Kettle Rd
ZIP: 16686
Elementary
Total Enrollment 24
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