Rankin, Pennsylvania

About Rankin

Rankin is a small town in western Pennsylvania, home to 1,910 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rankin is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,442 residents per square mile.

📰 Rankin News Today

• Obituary for Crystal Gayle Rankin Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home · Oct 4
• Raymond Carl Parker Jr. Obituary | Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC. | Rankin, PA Tribute Archive · Oct 6
• Lois Rankin Obituary (2026) - Spring Grove, PA - Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - Spring Grove Legacy | Obituary · Sep 18
• Police: 4-year-old shot inside home in Rankin, Allegheny County WTAE · Jun 25
• Police: Rankin woman reported her 4-year-old son was attacked by a dog, but he was actually shot WPXI · Jul 21

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What Makes Rankin Unique

• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

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