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Oil City, PA

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Population
9,301
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,019 ft
Median Home Value
$74,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$821/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,316
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityNew Castle, Pennsylvania45 miles away · 21,175 residents.

About Oil City

Oil City is a city in Venango County, Pennsylvania, situated at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Oil Creek. Developing rapidly after the region's first oil wells were drilled in 1861, the historic industrial community of approximately 9,468 is served by the Oil City Area School District for public education locally.

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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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