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Indiana County

Population in July 2007: 330.
Males: 146  (44.5%)
Females: 184  (55.5%)

Median resident age:  32.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 15729.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,147 (it was $29,063 in 2000)
Commodore:  $32,147
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,100
Commodore:  $12,100
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $43,553 (it was $30,200 in 2000)
Commodore:  $43,553
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

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Races in Commodore:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Commodore: 76.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (31.5%), Irish (19.6%), English (16.3%), Scottish (11.6%), Polish (9.5%), United States (8.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 430 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Commodore

  • High school or higher: 82.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Commodore CDP

  • Never married: 37.6%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

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

Commodore:  1.2% ($373)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (57.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (206.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Dicksonville, PA (1.8 miles ), Clymer borough, PA (2.1 miles ), Heilwood, PA (2.5 miles ), Marion Center borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Cherry Tree borough, PA (2.7 miles ), Northern Cambria borough, PA (3.1 miles ), Glen Campbell borough, PA (3.1 miles ), Burnside borough, PA (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 40.71 N, Longitude: 78.95 W

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (42%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Mining (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (8%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (23%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (22%)
  • Carpenters (11%)
  • Extraction workers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (21%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)



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Commodore-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.5 miles away from the Commodore place center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 tornado 35.5 miles away from the place center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Commodore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from Commodore center
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 67.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Commodore:
  • INDIANA HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; INDIANA, PA)
  • PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • MINERS HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; HASTINGS, PA)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Commodore:
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 11 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 30 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 35 miles; ALTOONA, PA; FT enrollment: 3,516)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 41 miles; CLARION, PA; FT enrollment: 5,690)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 7,903)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 58 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; FT enrollment: 38,248)
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Public elementary/middle school in Commodore:
See full list of schools located in Commodore, School District: PURCHASE LINE SCHOOL DISTRICT


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Average household size:
This place:  2.7 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  81.7%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.3%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  18.8%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  7.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Commodore, PA



Commodore compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Indiana County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (73%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Coal or coke (5%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


Religion statistics for Commodore

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOld Order Amish
Adherents34.4%19.8%13.4%8.8%2.6%
Congregations6.8%20.3%14.7%5.6%8.5%
NameChristian and Missionary AllianceAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodAmerican Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.7%1.6%14.3%
Congregations2.3%3.4%2.8%1.7%33.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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4.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,067 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.52%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.25% of residents moved from foreign countries ($253 average AGI)
Indiana County:  0.25%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Westmoreland County, PA  0.56% ($32,086 average AGI)
from Cambria County, PA  0.39% ($25,917)
from Allegheny County, PA  0.34% ($29,702)


5.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,397 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.18%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($173 average AGI)
Indiana County:  0.03%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Westmoreland County, PA  0.74% ($31,258 average AGI)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.54% ($27,000)
to Cambria County, PA  0.41% ($29,414)


Strongest AM radio stations in Commodore:
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WECZ (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WDAD (1450 AM; 1 kW; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WNCC (950 AM; 1 kW; BARNESBORO, PA)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Commodore:
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBRX (94.3 FM; PATTON, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WHPA (93.5 FM; BARNESBORO, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES INC.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WQMU (92.5 FM; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • 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.)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WGLU (99.1 FM; EBENSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Commodore:
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJAC-TV (Channel 6; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Fire Station, Call Sign: KGL587
    Assigned Frequencies : 33.7000 MHz, 33.9400 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/03/2003, Expiration Date: 11/04/2013
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KB3DMI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01454025
    Grant Date: 12/22/2008, Expiration Date: 03/08/2019, Certifier: James R Price
    Registrant: James R Price, 1597 Hemlock Road, Commodore, PA 15729
  • Call Sign: N3DXC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00245268
    Grant Date: 03/10/2004, Expiration Date: 05/31/2014
    Registrant: Bradley H Baker, 16632 Route 286 Hwy E, Commodore, PA 15729
  • Call Sign: N3XIT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01126371
    Grant Date: 03/08/2006, Expiration Date: 05/03/2016, Certifier: Donald E Sensabaugh
    Registrant: Donald E Sensabaugh, 96 Hill Rd, Commodore, PA 15729
  • Call Sign: WA3TWJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00218477
    Grant Date: 10/15/2004, Expiration Date: 11/21/2014, Certifier: Robert W Hinkle
    Registrant: Robert W Hinkle, 17109 Rt 286, Commodore, PA 15729


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