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Clearfield County

Population in 2011: 411. Population change since 2000: -0.5%
 

Males: 191  (46.5%)
Females: 220  (53.5%)

Median resident age:  43.1 years
Pennsylvania median age:  43.3 years

Zip codes: 16620.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $29,773 (it was $30,250 in 2000)
Brisbin:

$29,773
Pennsylvania:

$49,520
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,943

Brisbin borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $52,360 (it was $54,200 in 2000)
Brisbin:

$52,360
Pennsylvania:

$164,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $60,131; Detached houses: $65,874; Townhouses or other attached units: $56,483; In 2-unit structures: $87,291; Mobile homes: $36,937

Median gross rent in 2009: $625.

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  • White alone - 399 (97.1%)
  • Hispanic - 9 (2.2%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.5%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Brisbin: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.2%), United States (13.3%), English (12.1%), Irish (8.0%), Polish (7.0%), French (4.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/08/1883

Elevation: 1521 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 652 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Brisbin:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Brisbin borough:

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 64.3%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $823 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $696 (1.6%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (89.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (178.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Houtzdale borough, PA (0.9 miles ), Ramey borough, PA (1.9 miles ), Osceola Mills borough, PA (2.1 miles ), Sandy Ridge, PA (2.6 miles ), Chester Hill borough, PA (2.7 miles ), South Philipsburg borough, PA (2.8 miles ), Philipsburg borough, PA (2.9 miles ), Glen Hope, PA (2.9 miles) .

Latitude: 40.84 N, Longitude: 78.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.6%
Pennsylvania:

8.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +44 (+11.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (24%)
  • Manufacturing (16%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (13%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Utilities (3%)
  • Health care and social assistance (34%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Brisbin-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.9 miles away from the Brisbin borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 49.9 miles away from the borough center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

Earthquake activity:

Brisbin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 36.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clearfield County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Brisbin:

  • CLEARFIELD HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; CLEARFIELD, PA)
  • MINERS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; HASTINGS, PA)
  • JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA) (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 24 miles away; ALTOONA, PA)

Amtrak station near Brisbin:

  • 13 miles: TYRONE (10TH & LOGAN AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brisbin:

  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 21 miles; Altoona, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,924)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 27 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 43,065)
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (about 45 miles; Indiana, PA; FT enrollment: 12,422)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 47 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,925)
  • Lock Haven University (about 52 miles; Lock Haven, PA; FT enrollment: 4,769)
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania (about 60 miles; Clarion, PA; FT enrollment: 5,473)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 70 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,920)

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Church in Brisbin: Brisbin Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.7. This is about average.
City:

31.7
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.160. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.160
U.S.:

0.360
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 3.41. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

3.41
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 5.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

5.60
U.S.:

9.39
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.0
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.47. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.47
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.5%

Average household size:
This borough:  2.4 people
Pennsylvania:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  65.3%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  3.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Brisbin, PA


Brisbin compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Brisbin travel time to work - commute
Brisbin mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (85%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Coal or coke (5%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Clearfield County Pennsylvania:


2008 Presidential Election results in Clearfield County Pennsylvania:
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Religion statistics for Brisbin (based on Clearfield County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 51.57%
Here51.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian and Missionary Alliance
Adherents42.3%24.4%7.6%5.6%5.1%
Congregations9.8%35.1%6.2%7.7%6.2%
NameChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Assemblies of GodSalvation ArmyLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents1.5%1.2%0.9%0.9%10.5%
Congregations1.0%2.6%1.0%1.0%29.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 16
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Clearfield County:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
This county:

4.22 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 59
Clearfield County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.2%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Clearfield County:

9.7%
State:

11.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,115$37,3800$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$2,500
Totals for Government 1$3,115$37,3801$2,500

Brisbin government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $17,000 ($41.36)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($12.17)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($7.30)
    Fire Protection: $3,000 ($7.30)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($4.87)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($4.87)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($4.87)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($2.43)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($2.43)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000 ($21.90)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $21,000 ($51.09)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $17,000 ($41.36)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $4,000 ($9.73)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.43)
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($2.43)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $143,000 ($347.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($29.20)
    Housing & Community Development: $9,000 ($21.90)
    All Other: $2,000 ($4.87)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $24,000 ($58.39)
    Property: $5,000 ($12.17)
    NEC: $3,000 ($7.30)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000 ($19.46)

3.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,003 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.79%
Pennsylvania average:

4.99%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($226 average AGI)
Clearfield County:

0.04%
Pennsylvania average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jefferson County, PA  0.64% ($26,381 average AGI)
from Centre County, PA  0.49% ($26,831)
from Elk County, PA  0.15% ($36,413)


4.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,701 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.33%
Pennsylvania average:

5.08%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Jefferson County, PA  0.74% ($27,382 average AGI)
to Centre County, PA  0.58% ($30,517)
to Blair County, PA  0.18% ($33,709)

Strongest AM radio stations in Brisbin:

  • WPHB (1260 AM; 5 kW; PHILIPSBURG, PA)
  • WCPA (900 AM; 3 kW; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WTRN (1340 AM; 1 kW; TYRONE, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WRSC (1390 AM; 2 kW; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brisbin:

  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUBZ-FM (105.9 FM; PHILIPSBURG, PA; Owner: MOSHANNON VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPSU-FM (91.5 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGMR (101.1 FM; TYRONE, PA; Owner: CARY H. SIMPSON DBA ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W270AG (101.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOWQ (102.1 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Brisbin:

  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W41CF (Channel 41; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WATM-TV (Channel 23; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • WTAJ-TV (Channel 10; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

Brisbin fatal accident list:

Jul 28, 2000 03:50 PM, Sr-2007, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 8, 1994 07:50 AM, 153, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 29, 1990 03:50 PM, 153, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1



Most common first names in Brisbin, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary680.0 years
John563.0 years
Joseph574.6 years
Charles479.5 years
Elizabeth482.0 years
William479.5 years
Leslie371.0 years
Margaret371.7 years
Marie383.7 years
Paul387.6 years
Most common last names in Brisbin, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lobb781.5 years
Courtot675.7 years
Gallagher673.5 years
Kephart575.6 years
Martin585.6 years
Phillips578.4 years
Rodkey576.2 years
Baxter482.0 years
Smith467.5 years
Archer373.3 years

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