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Clearfield County

Population in July 2008: 853. Population change since 2000: -7.1%
 

Males: 391  (45.9%)
Females: 462  (54.1%)

Median resident age:  36.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,075 (it was $24,271 in 2000)
Chester Hill:  $28,075
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $0
Chester Hill:  $0
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $78,128 (it was $56,500 in 2000)
Chester Hill:  $78,128
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

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Races in Chester Hill:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Chester Hill: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.1%), English (10.5%), Irish (8.2%), United States (7.1%), Polish (6.4%), Slovak (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/1883

Elevation: 1500 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 1721 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Chester Hill

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 12.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Chester Hill borough

  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 47.7%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Chester Hill:  1.6% ($907)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (96.9 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (173.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Philipsburg borough, PA (0.8 miles ), South Philipsburg borough, PA (0.8 miles ), North Philipsburg, PA (1.2 miles ), Osceola Mills borough, PA (1.9 miles ), Sandy Ridge, PA (2.3 miles ), Wallaceton borough, PA (2.4 miles ), Brisbin borough, PA (2.7 miles ), Houtzdale borough, PA (2.8 miles ).

Latitude: 40.89 N, Longitude: 78.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-2.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (6%)



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Crime in Chester Hill (2002):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 assault (108.5 per 100,000)
  • 3 burglaries (325.4 per 100,000)
  • 18 thefts (1952.3 per 100,000)
  • 1 auto theft (108.5 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 131.2 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

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Chester Hill-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.5 miles away from the Chester Hill borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 tornado 47.7 miles away from the borough center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.


Chester Hill-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 30.8 miles away from Chester Hill center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Chester Hill:
  • CLEARFIELD HOSP (about 15 miles; CLEARFIELD, PA)
  • PHILIPSBURG AREA HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; PHILIPSBURG, PA)
  • HEALTHSOUTH NITTANY VALLEY REHAB (about 24 miles; PLEASANT GAP, PA)

Amtrak station near Chester Hill:
  • 16 miles: TYRONE (10TH & LOGAN AVE.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chester Hill:
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 21 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; Full-time enrollment: 38,248)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 29 miles; ALTOONA, PA; FT enrollment: 3,516)
  • LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 39 miles; LOCK HAVEN, PA; FT enrollment: 3,738)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 51 miles; INDIANA, PA; FT enrollment: 12,307)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 54 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 64 miles; CLARION, PA; FT enrollment: 5,690)
  • BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; LEWISBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 3,534)

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Average household size:
This borough:  2.3 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  66.2%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  6.5%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  26.8%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  15.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

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Chester Hill compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above 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.
  • 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 below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Clearfield County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (58%)
  • Electricity (31%)
  • Coal or coke (9%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Chester Hill

Adherents


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 ArmyChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
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.


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
Financial Administration 0$0 2$645
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$455
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$320
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,482$29,7840$0
Streets and Highways 2$3,100$18,6000$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$90
Totals for Government 3$5,582$22,3285$1,510



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

Strongest FM radio stations in Chester Hill:
  • WUBZ-FM (105.9 FM; PHILIPSBURG, PA; Owner: MOSHANNON VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W270AG (101.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTLR (89.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PENNSYLIA CHRISTIAN INST)
  • WZWW (95.3 FM; BELLEFONTE, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Chester Hill:
  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WHVL-LP (Channel 29; STATE COLLEGE, ETC., PA; Owner: CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


Chester Hill fatal accident list:
Aug 10, 1997 08:40 AM, Presque St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total costs: $1,407,000
Total average daily traffic: 10,294
Total average daily truck traffic: 483
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 13,461

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3

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