SaxtonPA
A town of 791, settled in 1855. Safer than 89% of U.S. towns.
What makes Saxton stand out
The 2 things Saxton does most differently from other towns.
791 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Saxton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Tussey Mountain vs Southern Fulton - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Game Recap: Varsity Girls Volleyball McConnellsburg High School vs. Tussey Mountain High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Tussey Mountain vs Curwensville - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Saxton. Another town gets a different order.
Less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns
Saxton reports less crime per resident than 89% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
A typical Saxton home is worth about $145K
The typical Saxton home is worth about $145,000, about the same as a year ago, 50% below the Pennsylvania typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Saxton
Most working residents leave Saxton for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Liberty (7%), North Woodbury (5%) and South Woodbury (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Saxton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Saxton is
Saxton beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Saxton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.2% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 56.4% | 64.4% |
6.4% of Saxton is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Raystown Lake Recreation Area | — | 15 |
95% of working residents leave Saxton for work
Where Saxton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Saxton
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Saxton is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 726 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1855
- Population
- 726
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,716 ft
- ZIP code
- 16678