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Beaverdale, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 1,035.
Males: 410  (39.6%)
Females: 625  (60.4%)
Median resident age:

64.1 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15921, 15955.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,905
Beaverdale:

$54,905
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,885

Beaverdale CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,400
Beaverdale:

$114,400
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,157; detached houses: $102,467

Median gross rent in 2022: $740.

March 2022 cost of living index in Beaverdale: 91.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.4%
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  • Races in Beaverdale, PA (2022)
    • 61696.1%White alone
    • 142.2%Two or more races
    • 71.1%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Beaverdale is 1,073 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: American (28.7%), German (27.5%), Dutch (13.0%), Slovak (6.7%), Italian (5.8%), Polish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

1 resident is foreign born

This place:

0.2%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $556 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $821 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reading, PA (40.7 miles , pop. 81,207).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (87.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Atlas, PA (0.8 miles ),
Strong, PA (0.9 miles),
Mount Carmel borough, PA (0.9 miles ),
Marion Heights borough, PA (1.5 miles ),
Kulpmont borough, PA (1.6 miles ),
Wilburton Number One, PA (1.6 miles ),
Locustdale, PA (1.7 miles),
Lavelle, PA (1.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.79 N, Longitude: 76.43 W

Area code: 814

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

3.6%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 20.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

20.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.462. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.462
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 5.72. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.72
U.S.:

1.51

Tornado activity:

Beaverdale-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the Beaverdale place center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 tornado 31.0 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Beaverdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 64% 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 215.0 miles away from Beaverdale 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 37.9 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 212.3 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 243.2 miles away from the city 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 39.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 292.4 miles away from Beaverdale 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 Cambria County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Beaverdale:

  • DAVITA - NORTHUMBERLAND DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 1 miles away; MT. CARMEL, PA)
  • FAMILY HOME MEDICAL (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, PA)
  • SAINT CATHERINE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNTAIN SPRINGS (Hospital, about 5 miles away; ASHLAND, PA)
  • SAINT CATHERINE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; ASHLAND, PA)
  • KINGS HOME HEALTHCARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; ASHLAND, PA)
  • VNA HEALTH SYSTEM (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; SHAMOKIN, PA)
  • BROAD MOUNTAIN NSG FRACKVILLE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FRACKVILLE, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Beaverdale:

  • McCann School of Business & Technology (about 13 miles; Pottsville, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,412)
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 16 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 9,452)
  • Susquehanna University (about 24 miles; Selinsgrove, PA; FT enrollment: 2,495)
  • Bucknell University (about 27 miles; Lewisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,418)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 36 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 4,724)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks (about 39 miles; Reading, PA; FT enrollment: 2,605)
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (about 39 miles; Kutztown, PA; FT enrollment: 9,099)

Library in Beaverdale:

  • BEAVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $62,004; Location: 506 JEFFERSON AVE; 12,796 books; 60 audio materials; 166 video materials; 41 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 28 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Summerhill Township Volunteer Fire Company (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Josephs Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Beaverdam Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cambria County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.7%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Beaverdale:

Marital status in Beaverdale, PA
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 48.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.2%
  • Divorced: 16.6%

For population 25 years and over in Beaverdale:

  • High school or higher: 75.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Beaverdale, PA (based on Cambria County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic64,83156
Mainline Protestant24,819101
Evangelical Protestant9,20867
Black Protestant2,0666
Orthodox1,58112
Other6095
None40,565-
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: 31
Cambria County:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Here:

0.83 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
Here:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 82
Cambria County:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

10.9%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.3%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.7%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Beaverdale:

  • WISL (1480 AM; 1 kW; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: BASIC LICENSING, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKK (1200 AM; 10 kW; HUGHESVILLE, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WOGY (1300 AM; 5 kW; WEST HAZLETON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WPGM (1570 AM; 2 kW; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Beaverdale:

  • WSPI (99.7 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, PA; Owner: H & P COMMUNICATIONS, LTD)
  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • WBLJ-FM (95.3 FM; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPGM-FM (96.7 FM; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLGL (92.3 FM; RIVERSIDE, PA; Owner: SUNAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W220BE (91.9 FM; ST. CLAIR, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVLY-FM (100.9 FM; MILTON, PA; Owner: MILTON-LEWISBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQSU (88.9 FM; SELINSGROVE, PA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W256AB (99.1 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV OF COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WRVH (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WZXR (99.3 FM; SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Beaverdale:

  • WLYH-TV (Channel 15; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • 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.)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • W24BL (Channel 24; POTTSVILLE, ETC., PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.8mTotal length
  • 2,533Total average daily traffic
  • 50Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,410Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 411 Cedar St (Lat: 40.321194 Lon: -78.697528), Call Sign: KZT358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.4800 MHz, 33.7000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/1996, Expiration Date: 07/23/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/23/2001, Registrant: Summerhill Township Volunteer Fire Co, 411 Cedar St, Beaverdale, PA 15921, Phone: (814) 487-5177

  • Dunlo Pump Station 1420 Szaly (Lat: 40.310639 Lon: -78.690861), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPPF429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.100 MHz, Grant Date: 10/16/2004, Expiration Date: 11/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/21/2015, Certifier: Edward J Englehart, Registrant: Highland Sewer And Water Authority, 120 Tank Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904, Phone: (814) 266-3146, Fax: (814) 266-8149, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N3MBK, Grant Date: 04/28/1992, Expiration Date: 04/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2004, Registrant: Paul M Bonfanti, 716 Cedar St, Beaverdale, PA 15921

  • Call Sign: WB4AIO, Licensee ID: L00361345, Grant Date: 08/03/2004, Expiration Date: 08/03/2014, Registrant: Kevin A Strom, Beaverdale, PA 15921

  • Call Sign: KC3CPW, Licensee ID: L01858979, Grant Date: 04/18/2014, Expiration Date: 04/18/2024, Certifier: Andrew A Andreyo, Registrant: Andrew A Andreyo, Beaverdale, PA 15921


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Beaverdale, PA
  • 82.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.4%Coal or coke
  • 2.1%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Beaverdale, PA
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Beaverdale compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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