Archbald, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2021: 7,348 (87% urban, 13% rural).
Population change since 2000: +18.1%
 
Males: 3,477  (47.3%)
Females: 3,871  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

43.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 18403, 18433, 18447.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $67,154 (it was $39,428 in 2000)
Archbald:

$67,154
PA:

$68,957

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,168 (it was $19,352 in 2000)

Archbald borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $188,071 (it was $92,500 in 2000)
Archbald:

$188,071
PA:

$222,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $178,800; detached houses: $173,823; townhouses or other attached units: $247,310

Median gross rent in 2021: $836.

March 2022 cost of living index in Archbald: 94.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 11.2%
(11.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 62.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Archbald, PA (2021)
    • 6,99295.8%White alone
    • 721.0%Asian alone
    • 480.7%Other race alone
    • 350.5%Hispanic
    • 90.1%Two or more races

Races in Archbald detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Archbald, Pennsylvania as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Archbald is 1,759 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Archbald by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(15.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(15.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(42.9)
1
(14.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(42.3)
1
(14.4)
2
(28.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(15.6)
3
(46.2)
5
(76.7)
24
(343.6)
25
(356.8)
13
(186.1)
22
(309.4)
8
(112.6)
20
(282.0)
11
(158.3)
3
(43.0)
14
(201.5)
9
(128.2)
6
(85.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(31.1)
2
(30.8)
1
(15.3)
19
(272.1)
8
(114.2)
22
(314.9)
12
(168.8)
11
(154.9)
9
(126.9)
12
(172.6)
13
(186.4)
13
(187.1)
3
(42.7)
3
(42.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
7
(109.0)
2
(30.8)
17
(260.8)
73
(1,045)
20
(285.5)
45
(644.1)
48
(675.0)
42
(591.3)
51
(719.0)
49
(704.9)
54
(774.2)
42
(604.6)
20
(284.9)
12
(170.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(30.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(28.7)
0
(0.0)
7
(99.7)
1
(14.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index14.343.529.3133.9102.299.1104.957.0107.976.292.277.648.028.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Archbald, PA

Crime rate in Archbald detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 6 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.99
Pennsylvania average:

2.58
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Ancestries: Italian (26.7%), Irish (24.7%), Polish (19.9%), German (7.8%), American (4.3%), English (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1877

Elevation: 1000 feet

Land area: 16.8 square miles.

Population density: 437 people per square mile   (low).

Archbald, Pennsylvania map

65 residents are foreign born

This borough:

0.9%
Pennsylvania:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $2,478 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,381 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (8.3 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (88.4 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (96.2 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Jessup borough, PA (1.3 miles ),
Blakely borough, PA (1.5 miles ),
Jermyn borough, PA (1.5 miles ),
Olyphant borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Mayfield borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Dickson City borough, PA (2.1 miles ),
Throop borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Mount Cobb, PA (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.49 N, Longitude: 75.55 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +259 (+3.5%)
Workers who live and work in this borough: 853 (22.2%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

Distribution of median household income in Archbald, PA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Archbald, PA in 2021

Property values in Archbald, PA

Archbald satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.3%
Pennsylvania:

3.8%
Historical population in Archbald, PA
Historical housing units in Archbald, PA
Most common industries in Archbald, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.2%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.5%)
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Archbald, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.0%)

Average climate in Archbald, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 72.3. This is about average.

City:

72.3
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.256. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.256
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 7.71. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.71
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.151. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.151
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 22.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 12.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.4
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.69. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.69
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Archbald-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Archbald borough center killed 2 people and injured 15 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 27.0 miles away from the borough center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Archbald-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% 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 278.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 180.9 miles away from Archbald 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 84.4 miles away from Archbald center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 228.9 miles away from Archbald center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 226.9 miles away from Archbald 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 251.0 miles away from the city 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 Lackawanna County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Archbald topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Archbald:

  • LAURELS HEALTH AND REHAB AT MID VALLEY, THE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; PECKVILLE, PA)
  • HOME HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; EYNON, PA)
  • LACKAWANNA HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; OLYPHANT, PA)
  • MID VALLEY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; PECKVILLE, PA)
  • MID-VALLEY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 3 miles away; PECKVILLE, PA)
  • NORTHEASTERN COMMUNITY HEALTH SVC INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; JERMYN, PA)
  • VNA HOSPICE AND HOME HEALTH OF LACKAWANNA (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; OLYPHANT, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Archbald:

  • Marywood University (about 6 miles; Scranton, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,959)
  • University of Scranton (about 9 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 5,488)
  • King's College (about 25 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)
  • Misericordia University (about 25 miles; Dallas, PA; FT enrollment: 2,554)
  • Wilkes University (about 25 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 31 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 4,724)
  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 40 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,195)

Public high school in Archbald:

  • VALLEY VIEW HS (Location: 1 COLUMBUS DR, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Archbald:

  • VALLEY VIEW INTRMD SCH (Students: 609, Location: 3 COLUMBUS DR, Grades: 3-5)
  • VALLEY VIEW MS (Location: 1 COLUMBUS DR, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Archbald

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Official Archbald Borough web site.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Archbald: Sugermans Shopping Plaza (A), Romar Plaza (B), Valley View Trailer Park (C), Aylesworth Park (D), Sturges Hose Company 5 (E), Eynon Hose Company 3 (F), Black Diamond Hose Company 2 (G), East Side Hose Company 4 (H), White Oak Breaker (I), Eaton Breaker (J), Archbald Hose Company 1 (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Eynon Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Edgerton Reservoir (A), Olyphant Reservoir Number 3 (B), Aylesworth Creek Lake (C), White Oak Reservoir (D), Laurel Run Reservoir (E), Spruce Swamp (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Indian Cave Creek (A), White Oak Run (B), Laurel Run (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Archbald include: State Game Lands Number 307 (1), Archbald Pothole State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Caljean Amusements (Amusement & Theme Parks; 532 Main Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Bob Shemonski - Player of and football, Dick Tracewski - Baseball player and coach.

Lackawanna County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This borough:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

69.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Archbald (2011 data):

  • NBT Bank, National Association: Archbald Branch at 3 John F Kennedy Drive, branch established on 1955/10/29. Info updated 2012/02/02: Bank assets: $5,558.5 mil, Deposits: $4,381.4 mil, headquarters in Norwich, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 133 total offices, Holding Company: Nbt Bancorp Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Archbald:

Marital status in Archbald, PA
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Archbald:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Pennsylvania average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Archbald
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Archbald, PA (based on Lackawanna County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic96,14058
Mainline Protestant18,72872
Evangelical Protestant11,04758
Other4,71013
Orthodox2,52615
Black Protestant5692
None80,717-
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: 42
Lackawanna County:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Lackawanna County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 29
This county:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 57
This county:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 195
Lackawanna County:

9.32 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Lackawanna County:

25.3%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.7%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Archbald:

47.9%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.2%
State:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.0
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

26.3%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Archbald:

9.9%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.0%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Archbald:

53.7%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.2%
State:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Archbald, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 7$17,489$29,9811$849
Police Protection - Officers 5$31,100$74,64013$16,448
Solid Waste Management 2$6,557$39,3421$1,169
Other Government Administration 1$4,925$59,10010$3,840
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 1$1,597
Financial Administration 0$0 3$3,875
Police - Other 0$0 1$122
Firefighters 0$0 3$850
Totals for Government 15$60,070$48,05633$28,749

Archbald government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,762,000 ($239.79)
    General - Other: $854,000 ($116.22)
    Police Protection: $844,000 ($114.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $476,000 ($64.78)
    Central Staff Services: $258,000 ($35.11)
    General Public Buildings: $136,000 ($18.51)
    Local Fire Protection: $128,000 ($17.42)
    Health - Other: $76,000 ($10.34)
    Financial Administration: $58,000 ($7.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $55,000 ($7.49)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $39,000 ($5.31)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $21,000 ($2.86)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($0.41)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $49,000 ($6.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $126,000 ($17.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($2.31)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,539,000 ($209.44)

Archbald government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $597,000 ($81.25)
    Other: $482,000 ($65.60)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $58,000 ($7.89)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($0.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $35,000 ($4.76)
    Interest Earnings: $34,000 ($4.63)
    Sale of Property: $26,000 ($3.54)
    Donations From Private Sources: $23,000 ($3.13)
    Fines and Forfeits: $21,000 ($2.86)
    General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($2.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $711,000 ($96.76)
    Highways: $260,000 ($35.38)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($0.68)
  • Tax - Property: $1,192,000 ($162.22)
    Individual Income: $1,033,000 ($140.58)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $278,000 ($37.83)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $133,000 ($18.10)
    Public Utility License: $111,000 ($15.11)

Archbald government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,686,000 ($229.45)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,149,000 ($156.37)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $537,000 ($73.08)

Archbald government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $83,000 ($11.30)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,265,000 ($172.16)

Strongest AM radio stations in Archbald:

  • WQOR (750 AM; daytime; 2 kW; OLYPHANT, PA; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WKJN (1440 AM; 5 kW; CARBONDALE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEJL (630 AM; 2 kW; SCRANTON, PA)
  • WARM (590 AM; 5 kW; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WITK (1550 AM; 10 kW; PITTSTON, PA; Owner: ROBERT C. CORDARO, INC.)
  • WICK (1400 AM; 1 kW; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: LANCOM, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WGBI (910 AM; 1 kW; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WEMR (1460 AM; 5 kW; TUNKHANNOCK, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Archbald:

  • WCWI (94.3 FM; CARBONDALE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W212AT (90.3 FM; CLARKS SUMMIT, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PA. EDUCTNL TV ASSOC.)
  • WWDL-FM (104.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: LANE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WPGP (88.3 FM; TAFTON, PA; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WQFN (100.1 FM; FOREST CITY, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WUSR (99.5 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON)
  • WBHD (95.7 FM; OLYPHANT, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WCWY (107.7 FM; TUNKHANNOCK, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBYH (89.1 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: 4 RIVERS COMMUNICATIONS B/G COMPANY)
  • WYCY (105.3 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Archbald:

  • WQPX (Channel 64; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: PAXSON SCRANTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSWB (Channel 38; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • WBRE-TV (Channel 28; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • WYOU (Channel 22; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W26CD (Channel 26; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W18BN (Channel 18; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH TELECASTERS)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • W51BP (Channel 51; CLARKS SUMMIT, ETC., PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • W19AR (Channel 19; CLARKS SUMMIT, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W48AQ (Channel 48; CLARKS SUMMIT, ETC., PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PA EDUC'L. TV ASSN.)
  • W14CO (Channel 14; CLARKS SUMMIT, ETC., PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Archbald fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Archbald fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 42.8mTotal length
  • $2,254,000Total costs
  • 111,388Total average daily traffic
  • 16,460Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Archbald, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 61930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 101990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Archbald, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Archbald)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lack53, Off Ssr 1012 (Lat: 41.482583 Lon: -75.476167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WPWT708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.062 MHz, 853.062 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2022, Expiration Date: 01/17/2033, Certifier: Donald R Appleby Jr, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, 8001 Bretz Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 425-5490, Fax: (717) 772-8097, Email:
  • Lat: 41.493833 Lon: -75.561750, Call Sign: WQBF421,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.325 MHz, 468.550 MHz, 468.725 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2004, Expiration Date: 09/30/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2014, Certifier: Anthony N Sacco, Registrant: Lao 20418812, 102 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:
  • Lack53 Off Ssr 1012 (Lat: 41.482583 Lon: -75.476167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQYX436,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4970.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2017, Expiration Date: 02/21/2027, Certifier: Shawn Carter, Registrant: Pennsylvania State Police, 8001 Bretz Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 346-5394, Fax: (717) 346-5396, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Archbald)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T303 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO 520SER (350 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 303KJ, N303KJ, N-303KJ, Serial Number: T303-00301, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2010
    Registrant (LLC): Tango Whiskey Group LLC, Po Box 6, Archbald, PA 18403
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3418M, N3418M, N-3418M, Serial Number: 12-2281, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 01/30/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph S Grabin, Po Box 6, Archbald, PA 18403

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED27$140,11145$156,133177$147,62735$72,9430$010$78,4000$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$03$126,66715$136,2670$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$130,33310$134,10048$133,66712$31,4171$80,0003$58,0000$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$115,5004$206,75040$142,1501$30,0000$00$01$35,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$09$117,6671$66,0000$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 1111.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED10$203,2006$179,333
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$250,3331$231,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$126,2002$123,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$04$183,750
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$211,0000$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 1111.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Archbald, PA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Archbald, PA - Value
Most common first names in Archbald, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John14774.9 years
Mary12180.4 years
Joseph11773.0 years
Anna6881.2 years
James5671.5 years
Helen4877.5 years
Michael4474.5 years
Frank4474.0 years
Margaret4381.2 years
William4173.6 years
Most common last names in Archbald, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dougher2377.1 years
Munley2277.4 years
Kearney1575.6 years
Kelly1472.4 years
Walsh1480.9 years
Barrett1375.5 years
Zelno1377.7 years
Lemoncelli1374.5 years
Burke1377.7 years
Marion1277.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Archbald, PA
  • 81.5%Utility gas
  • 10.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.1%Electricity
  • 1.2%Coal or coke
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Archbald, PA
  • 51.9%Utility gas
  • 41.9%Electricity
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Archbald compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.

Archbald on our top lists:

  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in the same U.S. state as the city (population 5,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: community and social service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: transportation and warehousing (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 (18433) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Welsh first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #50 (18403) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Polish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #92 (18447) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ukrainian first ancestries"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
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