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A borough of 647 people in Pennsylvania
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107 West Main, Big Run, PA - Feb. 13, 19111911
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About Big Run

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1822Established
647Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,289 ftElevation

Big Run is a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 624 at the 2010 census, a decline from the figure of 686 tabulated in 2000. The borough was named for the waterway of the same name.

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ZIP code15715
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Most working residents leave Big Run for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Punxsutawney (10%), Henderson (8%) and DuBois (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Punxsutawney
10%
Henderson
8%
DuBois
5%
Sandy
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Big Run →

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3worse than PA

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Punxsutawney Area HospitalPunxsutawney · 6.4 mi · ER
Punxsutawney Community Health CenterPunxsutawney · 4.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Big Run · CMS · HRSAHealth in Big Run →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding⚡ Lightning🥶 Cold waves
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Big Run has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 19°Winter
59° / 35°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
61° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Punxsutawney Memorial LibraryPunxsutawney · 5.1 miles · 43 hrs a week
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