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Petrolia, PA

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Population
171
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,173 ft
Median Home Value
$95,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$953/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Petrolia

Petrolia got its start during Butler County’s 1870s oil boom, quickly building up along the banks of Bear Creek. Today, it has settled into a quiet, close-knit borough tucked into the wooded hills of Western Pennsylvania. Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, with Bear Creek winding right past local homes and quiet neighborhood roads. Local kids attend the nearby Karns City Area schools, and residents enjoy a peaceful, small-town setting where housing is affordable and the community's industrial heritage is still proudly remembered.

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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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