Personal loans in St. Clairsville, PA

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in St. Clairsville at about 1.3%. About 75 people live in St. Clairsville, placing it 999th of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania. St.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Clairsville is a small community of about 75 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Pennsylvania statute. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in St. Clairsville. To lend to St. Clairsville's 75 residents, a company must hold a Pennsylvania licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The nearest larger metro is Pleasantville, PA about 6 miles away.

St. Clairsville: the sourced local profile

Most of what governs a St. Clairsville loan is written in Pennsylvania law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

How St. Clairsville compares across Pennsylvania

St. Clairsville is the 999th-largest of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, St. Clairsville stands 507th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places — roughly the 50th percentile. At about 2,500 people per square mile, St. Clairsville is the 404th most densely settled place in Pennsylvania. By land area, its 0.0 square miles rank 1,013th of 1,013 places in Pennsylvania.

Steps to take before a St. Clairsville loan

For St. Clairsville's roughly 75 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Pennsylvania licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

None of these steps is St. Clairsville-specific: the same Pennsylvania licensing and disclosure rules reach all 75 residents.

St. Clairsville on the map

St. Clairsville's land area is roughly 0.0 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 2,500 people per square mile. Philadelphia, the largest place in Pennsylvania, is about 179 miles from St. Clairsville. Counting outward 50 miles, 140 larger communities surround St. Clairsville. By land area it ranks 1,013th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places.

Getting a loan in St. Clairsville

With about 2,500 residents per square mile, St. Clairsville is fairly dense, and 140 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Pennsylvania reach St. Clairsville's 75 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Pleasantville, PA about 6 miles away.

The Pennsylvania lending rules that reach St. Clairsville

Every row below records a Pennsylvania rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a St. Clairsville lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Bank rate-cap exemption (state-specific rule)Pennsylvania state-chartered banks are not subject to state interest-rate caps (Banking Code Sections 303/506 supersede the LIPL 6% cap).
Source says: "Pennsylvania law does not impose any restrictions on the interest rate that Pennsylvania state-chartered banks may charge to customers." (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum maximum for loans of $50,000 or less where no lower rate is contracted (41 P.S. 201(a)).
Source says: "the maximum lawful rate of interest for the loan or use of money... shall be six per cent per annum" (Loan Interest and Protection Law, Section 201(a)).
Pennsylvania General Assembly (Laws of Pennsylvania, Act 6 of 1974)
as of 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in St. Clairsville if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in St. Clairsville is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in St. Clairsville?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in St. Clairsville?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in St. Clairsville cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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