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Ernest, PA

Population
410
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,189 ft
Median Home Value
$76,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$906/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityIndiana, Pennsylvania4.0 miles away · 14,697 residents.

About Ernest

Ernest is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The 2020 census counted 422 residents. A post office called Ernest was established in 1903 and remained in operation until 1973. Ernest was the first coal town founded by the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Ernest, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Ernest, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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