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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania: crime rate, income and local data
Westmoreland County averaged 1.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 44% lower than the Pennsylvania rate (2.6). Households here have a median income of $74,109 and the unemployment rate was 3.9% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 352,500 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Westmoreland County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 519 violent and 2,381 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 1.5 per 1,000 people, is 44% lower than the Pennsylvania rate (2.6); nationally it is 3.7. Property crime ran at 6.8 per 1,000, against 14.2 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (78%). CDC death records show about 8 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Westmoreland County | Per 1,000 | Pennsylvania per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 519 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 68 | 0.19 | 0.29 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 36 | 0.10 | 0.58 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 407 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,381 | 6.8 | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 233 | 0.66 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,015 | 5.7 | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 134 | 0.38 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (32 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Westmoreland County?
Half of households in Westmoreland County make more than $74,109 and half make less; across Pennsylvania the midpoint is $77,971. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 by its owners; renters pay a median $879. 13.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 6,927 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 352,500 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,109 | $77,971 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,500 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $879 | $1,209 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9% | 14.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 78.4% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 47.2 | 40.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% | 89.7% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Westmoreland County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Westmoreland County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Westmoreland County: Lindane Dump. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Westmoreland County has 31 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 24 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Loyalhanna Dam (120 ft) and Beaver Run (92 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
37 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 3,595,505 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Westmoreland County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 17 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 28 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Westmoreland County?
Pennsylvania does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Westmoreland County is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Westmoreland County?
Federal school lists show 86 public and 23 private schools in the county. 20 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 131 fire or EMS stations and 46 police or sheriff stations. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Keystone State Park, Laurel Mountain State Park and Linn Run State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Westmoreland County
Gun shops
21 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Westmoreland County, plus 71 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: A & S Indoor Pistol Range (Youngwood), Army & Navy Store (Latrobe), Bee's Guns LLC (Saltsburg), Dunham's Sports #9195 (Latrobe), Extrude Hone LLC (Irwin), Feltes Motorcycles INC (Greensburg), Gilmore Gallery (Belle Vernon), Hufftown Highpower (Greensburg) and 13 more.
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map in Westmoreland County: Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Fine Wine & Good Spirits (3 in Belle Vernon), Fine Wine & Good Spirits (Delmont), Fine Wine & Good Spirits (2 in Greensburg), Fine Wine & Good Spirits (3 in Irwin), Fine Wine & Good Spirits (2 in Jeannette), Fine Wine & Good Spirits (Latrobe), Fine Wine & Good Spirits (Ligonier) and 11 more. Pennsylvania has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Westmoreland County: Planned Parenthood (Greensburg).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County averaged 519 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 44% lower than the Pennsylvania rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 6.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Westmoreland County?
$74,109 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmoreland County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 6,927 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Westmoreland County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Westmoreland County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Westmoreland County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Westmoreland County: Lindane Dump.
How many nursing homes are in Westmoreland County?
20 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Westmoreland County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | 1,238,177 | 2.4 | $78,548 |
| Armstrong County | 64,622 | 1.0 | $65,008 |
| Butler County | 197,254 | 0.90 | $89,843 |
| Cambria County | 131,538 | 1.4 | $58,418 |
| Fayette County | 125,997 | 2.6 | $58,236 |
| Indiana County | 83,042 | 0.88 | $60,208 |
| Somerset County | 72,799 | 1.7 | $61,446 |
| Washington County | 210,042 | 1.5 | $78,958 |
More: Pennsylvania statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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