Tunnelhill Authority

Tunnelhill is a middle-income village of 278 with home prices 2.5× below the Pennsylvania median.

Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania

Population in Tunnelhill stands at 278 — placing it among the smaller communities of Blair County, Pennsylvania. Households here earn a median of $68,750.

Definition and scope

Tunnelhill is a chartered municipality within Blair County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 13 and is part of the Altoona, PA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Tunnelhill has approximately 278 residents. The median age is 46.0 years. Roughly 78% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $103,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 96.0%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Tunnelhill is $68,750. Poverty rate stands at 13.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.3%. Educational attainment: 16.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Tunnelhill:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

Vicars Private Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Blair County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Geography and climate

Tunnelhill sits at an elevation of 1,080 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

References

• Pennsylvania State Authority — state-level reference for Pennsylvania.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.