Gardners, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 150.
Males: 113  (75.5%)
Females: 37  (24.5%)
Median resident age:

60.2 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip code: 17324

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,727
Gardners:

$76,727
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,150

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $255,900
Gardners:

$255,900
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,715; detached houses: $213,702
March 2022 cost of living index in Gardners: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.7%
(18.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.1% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Gardners, PA (2022)
    • 6061.2%White alone
    • 3737.8%Hispanic



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Gardners, Pennsylvania as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gardners is 26 to 1.


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Gardners, PA City Guides:

Ancestries: German (75.0%), Pennsylvania German (25.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 860 feet

28 residents are foreign born (27.6% Latin America).

This place:

28.6%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (41.6 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (57.6 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (109.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Idaville, PA (0.8 miles),
Aspers, PA (1.4 miles ),
Bendersville Station-Aspers, PA (1.4 miles ),
Bendersville borough, PA (1.7 miles ),
Flora Dale, PA (2.0 miles),
York Springs borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Heidlersburg, PA (2.2 miles ),
Biglerville borough, PA (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.01 N, Longitude: 77.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 717

Distribution of median household income in Gardners, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gardners, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.9. This is worse than average.

City:

94.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.183. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.183
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.84
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.475. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.475
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Gardners-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Gardners place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 16.8 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gardners-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 150.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 196.1 miles away from Gardners center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.2 miles away from Gardners center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 234.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 148.1 miles away from Gardners center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gardners:

  • GETTYSBURG LUTHERAN NURSING REHAB CTR,THE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE GETTYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-GETTYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • CUMBERLAND CROSSINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARLISLE, PA)
  • CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CARLISLE, PA)
  • CROSS KEYS HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; NEW OXFORD, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gardners:

  • Gettysburg College (about 12 miles; Gettysburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,772)
  • Dickinson College (about 14 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,505)
  • Messiah College (about 16 miles; Mechanicsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,035)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 18 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 24 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • York College Pennsylvania (about 26 miles; York, PA; FT enrollment: 5,140)
  • Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg (about 27 miles; Harrisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 13,276)

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Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gardners and their reported violations in the past:

PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (Population served: 2,700, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
MOUNTAIN CREEK CPGRD (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
GREEN MT GEN MERCHANDISE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
TWIRLY TOP (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (NOV-06-2009), St BCA signed (SEP-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2010)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-13-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
R & L ORCHARD CO (Population served: 43, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
R & L #2 (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 6 regular monitoring violations
PAPE CAMP (Population served: 12, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gardners that have no violations reported:

  • IDAVILLE UB IN CHRIST CH (Population served: 115, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • R & L 3 (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WOODLANDS CAMP J B PETERS INC (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.6%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

14.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gardners:

Marital status in Gardners, PA
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 38.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.2%
  • Divorced: 23.8%

For population 25 years and over in Gardners:

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 29.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

19.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gardners, PA (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,85464
Catholic15,0497
Evangelical Protestant10,51059
Other9576
Black Protestant1802
None55,857-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 16
This county:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Adams County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Adams County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 77
Here:

7.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Adams County:

7.8%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

25.6%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.0%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Businesses in Gardners, PA

  • YMCA: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Gardners:

  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WHYL (960 AM; 5 kW; CARLISLE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHVR (1280 AM; 5 kW; HANOVER, PA)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WHP (580 AM; 5 kW; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WSBA (910 AM; 5 kW; YORK, PA; Owner: WSBA LICO, INC.)
  • WIOO (1000 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CARLISLE, PA; Owner: WIOO RADIO INC.)
  • WOYK (1350 AM; 5 kW; YORK, PA; Owner: WOYK, INC.)
  • WFKJ (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CASHTOWN, PA; Owner: JESUS IS LORD MINISTRIES INTERNATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gardners:

  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WHBO (92.7 FM; STARVIEW, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WZBT (91.1 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE)
  • WROZ (101.3 FM; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WARM-FM (103.3 FM; YORK, PA; Owner: WSBA LICO, INC.)
  • WTPA (93.5 FM; MECHANICSBURG, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WJAZ (91.7 FM; SUMMERDALE, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. COMMWEALTH SYS. HGHR ED)
  • WHKF (99.3 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNK-FM (104.1 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRBT (94.9 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVV (97.3 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQJU (107.1 FM; MIFFLINTOWN, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gardners:

  • WPMT (Channel 43; YORK, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WGAL (Channel 8; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: WGAL HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHTM-TV (Channel 27; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: HARRISBURG TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WITF-TV (Channel 33; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WLYH-TV (Channel 15; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WHP-TV (Channel 21; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.0mTotal length
  • 374Total average daily traffic
  • 16Total average daily truck traffic
  • 564Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Richard J Byrne, 0.23 Mi Se Of State Route 34 (Lat: 40.007361 Lon: -77.200444), Type: 58.5, Overall height: 58.5 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Richard J Byrne, 0.23 Mi Se Of State Route 34 (Lat: 40.007361 Lon: -77.200444), Type: 58.5, Overall height: 58.5 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Richard J Byrne, 0.23 Mi Se Of State Route 34 (Lat: 40.007361 Lon: -77.200444), Type: 58.5, Overall height: 58.5 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Edward G Roach, 0.23 Mi Se Of State Route 34 (Lat: 40.007361 Lon: -77.200444), Type: 58.5, Overall height: 58.5 m, Registrant: Towerco LLC, Shart@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5734


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Pine Grove Furnace State Park Cooke Township Rd 2 (Lat: 40.032861 Lon: -77.304417), Call Sign: KWM579,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.175 MHz, 151.295 MHz, 159.255 MHz, 159.330 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2023, Expiration Date: 12/08/2033, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pa, Dept. Of Conservation & Natural Resources, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17105, Phone: (717) 346-1358, Fax: (717) 783-7960, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PL07SH401, 320 Oxford Road (Lat: 40.061833 Lon: -77.164639), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQRD964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2023, Expiration Date: 04/24/2033, Cancellation Date: 07/28/2023, Certifier: Steve Sharkey, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gardners)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD EDGE XT-582-L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 188PW, N188PW, N-188PW, Serial Number: XT-582-0060, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 10/07/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Brandt, Po Box 194, Gardners, PA 17324
  • Aircraft: SOLO WINGS CC WINDLESS AQUILLA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5701Y, N5701Y, N-5701Y, Serial Number: WL 727, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 01/03/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 11/05/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Frederick M Garretson, 729 High Mountain Rd, Gardners, PA 17324
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6667S, N6667S, N-6667S, Serial Number: 15067467, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 07/19/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Michael L Hillier, 278 Peach Glen Rd, Gardners, PA 17324
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 76 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7606V, N7606V, N-7606V, Serial Number: R1722311, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 01/28/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Frederick M Garretson, 729 High Mountain Rd, Gardners, PA 17324
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97072, N97072, N-97072, Serial Number: 108-1072, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew P Zeigler, Po Box 185, Gardners, PA 17324
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/18/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 30 took place in 2007, and the least - 2 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Gardners, PA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (63.5%), and Outside Fires (32.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Gardners, PA
    • 9963.5%Structure Fires
    • 5032.1%Outside Fires
    • 63.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gardners, PA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gardners, PA
  • 24.1%Wood
  • 20.7%Electricity
  • 20.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.2%Utility gas
  • 17.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Gardners compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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