Updated April 2026 · 11 cities · 6 data sources
Pennsylvania Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Pennsylvania has an average safety score of 60.5/100 across 2 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 65 | B | 541.8 |
| Pittsburgh | 56 | C | 557.7 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 56 | C | 557.7 |
| Philadelphia | 65 | B | 541.8 |
School Quality
Pennsylvania cities average a school score of 69/100 across 2 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 69 | B |
| Clarks Summit | 69 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 69 | B |
| Clarks Summit | 69 | B |
Water Safety
Pennsylvania cities average a water safety score of 76.3/100 across 3 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 100 | A | 0 |
| Philadelphia | 70 | B | 10 |
| Bryn Mawr | 59 | C | 3 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 70 | B | 10 |
| Bryn Mawr | 59 | C | 3 |
| Chester | 100 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Pennsylvania cities average a median AQI of 51 across 5 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 42 | B | 9 |
| Chester | 45 | B | 12 |
| Beaver | 52 | C | 16 |
| Philadelphia | 58 | C | 40 |
| Lancaster | 58 | C | 44 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 58 | C | 40 |
| Lancaster | 58 | C | 44 |
| Beaver | 52 | C | 16 |
| Chester | 45 | B | 12 |
| Erie | 42 | B | 9 |
Hospital Quality
Pennsylvania cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.3/5 across 10 cities with a total of 45 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 5/5 | 1 |
| Lancaster | 4/5 | 3 |
| Allentown | 4/5 | 1 |
| Bloomsburg | 4/5 | 1 |
| Bryn Mawr | 4/5 | 1 |
City Spending
Pennsylvania cities average $34,347.7 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 60.5/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 88/100 | $14,468 |
| Pittsburgh | 69/100 | $25,349 |
| Allentown | 68/100 | $15,252 |
| Lancaster | 51/100 | $51,351 |
| Philadelphia | 45/100 | $56,272 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $56,272 | 45/100 |
| Lancaster | $51,351 | 51/100 |
| Erie | $43,394 | 42/100 |
| Pittsburgh | $25,349 | 69/100 |
| Allentown | $15,252 | 68/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Pennsylvania has 11 tracked cities with an average safety score of 60.5, school score of 69, and water safety score of 76.3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Philadelphia is the safest city in Pennsylvania with a safety score of 65/100 (Grade B).
Bloomsburg has the highest average school score in Pennsylvania at 69/100 (Grade B).
Chester has the highest water safety score in Pennsylvania at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Bethlehem has the highest fiscal health score in Pennsylvania at 88/100 with per-capita spending of $14,468.
Erie has the best air quality in Pennsylvania with a median AQI of 42 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.