Bloomsburg, PA, United States

Capital City

Bloomsburg may bill itself as "the only town in Pennsylvania," but the reality is that it operates much like a borough, with all the bureaucratic headaches that entails. The population sits at just 12,711 as of the 2020 census, and the town struggles with challenges common to small, post-industrial communities - a median household income of $24,868 and 31.2% of the population living below the poverty line. While the climate is moderate, with average highs of 85°F in July and lows of 19°F in January, the town's lone 43-acre park and lack of entertainment options beyond the annual Bloomsburg Fair may leave some residents feeling isolated. Bloomsburg is best suited for die-hard Pennsylvanians seeking a quiet, affordable place to settle down.