Driftwood, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 37 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -64.1%
Males: 21  (58.8%)
Females: 16  (41.2%)
Median resident age:

65.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip code: 15832

Estimated median household income in 2022: $23,714 (it was $21,458 in 2000)
Driftwood:

$23,714
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,074 (it was $16,708 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,973 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Driftwood:

$75,973
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $172,135; detached houses: $186,915; mobile homes: $83,226
March 2022 cost of living index in Driftwood: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.9%

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    • 12.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (40.0%), American (33.3%), Scottish (26.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/17/1872

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 1.79 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

Driftwood, Pennsylvania map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Driftwood borough:

1.8% ($725)
Pennsylvania:

1.6% ($1,552)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (113.4 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (114.3 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (182.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Emporium borough, PA (3.6 miles ),
Pine Glen, PA (4.2 miles ),
Weedville, PA (4.4 miles ),
Byrnedale, PA (4.4 miles ),
Force, PA (4.5 miles ),
Renovo borough, PA (4.5 miles ),
Austin borough, PA (4.5 miles ),
South Renovo borough, PA (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.34 N, Longitude: 78.14 W

Area code: 814

Distribution of median household income in Driftwood, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Driftwood, PA in 2022

Driftwood satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%

Average climate in Driftwood, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Driftwood-area historical tornado activity is below Pennsylvania state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the Driftwood borough center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 29.9 miles away from the borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Driftwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 63% 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 237.4 miles away from Driftwood 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 117.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 157.8 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 264.4 miles away from Driftwood 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 130.1 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 314.1 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 Cameron County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Driftwood:

  • Lock Haven University (about 38 miles; Lock Haven, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,184)
  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (about 39 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 4,893)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 40 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 45,483)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 55 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 58 miles; Altoona, PA; FT enrollment: 3,656)
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (about 59 miles; Williamsport, PA; FT enrollment: 5,291)
  • Saint Francis University (about 64 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)

Points of interest:

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Creeks: Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek (A), Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Garrett Cochran - Football player, Gary Cochran - Football player.

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Driftwood and their reported violations in the past:

STERLING RUN TAVERN (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-13-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-13-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-13-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2010), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-07-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2010), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-07-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-07-2010)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This borough:

1.9 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

54.3%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Driftwood:

Marital status in Driftwood, PA
  • Never married: 2.9%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 22.5%

For population 25 years and over in Driftwood:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Driftwood, PA (based on Cameron County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,8382
Mainline Protestant9117
Evangelical Protestant7537
Other-1
None1,583-
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: 1
Cameron County:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Cameron County:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

9.37 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

9.5%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
Pennsylvania:

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

15.0%
State:

11.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 2$2,000
Financial Administration 0$0 1$204
Totals for Government 0$0 3$2,204

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($1108.11)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($297.30)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($297.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($243.24)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($189.19)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($297.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $46,000 ($1243.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $11,000 ($297.30)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($567.57)
    Individual Income: $4,000 ($108.11)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $38,000 ($1027.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Driftwood:

  • WLEM (1250 AM; 2 kW; EMPORIUM, PA; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPHB (1260 AM; 5 kW; PHILIPSBURG, PA)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCPA (900 AM; 2 kW; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WFRM (600 AM; 1 kW; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Driftwood:

  • WQKY (98.9 FM; EMPORIUM, PA; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WZYY (106.9 FM; RENOVO, PA; Owner: WESTVIEW COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WGMR (101.1 FM; TYRONE, PA; Owner: CARY H. SIMPSON DBA ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WKBI-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: THE ELK-CAMERON BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WDDH (97.5 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: LAUREL MEDIA, INC.)
  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WQBR (99.9 FM; AVIS, PA; Owner: MAXIMUM IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJNG (100.5 FM; JOHNSONBURG, PA; Owner: STRATTAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFRM-FM (96.7 FM; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTLR (89.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PENNSYLIA CHRISTIAN INST)
  • WZWW (95.3 FM; BELLEFONTE, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WOWQ (102.1 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Driftwood:

  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)

Driftwood fatal accident list:

Apr 21, 2013 04:45 PM, Sr-555 Second St, Lat: 41.336600, Lon: -78.136542, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 3, 1998 11:34 PM, Sr-120, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 20, 1982 08:99 PM, Clinton St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 51.2mTotal length
  • $1,885,000Total costs
  • 2,795Total average daily traffic
  • 264Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,448Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Driftwood, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Driftwood, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Driftwood)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Between T301 & T347 Rd 1 Mix Run Rd (Lat: 41.338667 Lon: -78.190000), Call Sign: KNHS944, Licensee ID: L00008343,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.6400 MHz, 44.8400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/1998, Expiration Date: 12/15/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/12/2003, Registrant: Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Of, 2001 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17110

  • Brooks Fire Tower Top Of Mtn 3 Mi W On Rt 120 1.9 Mi N Of Rt 120 (Lat: 41.408389 Lon: -78.107500), Call Sign: KUJ546,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.295 MHz, 151.295 MHz, Grant Date: 12/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/18/2032, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pa Dept Conservation & Natural Resources, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8769, Phone: (717) 346-1358, Email:

  • DRIFTWOOD DISP., Driftwood Dispatch Base, 474 Driftwood Avenue (Lat: 41.337583 Lon: -78.130750), Type: Bant, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: KEA757,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.385 MHz, 160.545 MHz, 161.070 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2023, Expiration Date: 11/10/2033, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

  • Cr Rofw 1500 S Of Driftwood On Sr 120 (Lat: 41.336722 Lon: -78.462250), Type: Pole, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPMT708, Licensee ID: L00201418,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.070 MHz, Grant Date: 12/16/1998, Expiration Date: 12/16/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2003, Certifier: Robert Mac Millan, Registrant: Pennsylvania Lines LLC, 99 Spring St Sw Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (215) 209-3716, Fax: (215) 209-2304


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CAME33, 2876 Grove Hill Road (Lat: 41.388306 Lon: -78.126167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WQHG396,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6681.25 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2017, Expiration Date: 07/23/2027, Certifier: Charles K Leto, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, 8001 Bretz Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 425-5490, Fax: (717) 772-8097, Email:

  • GROVE HILL T, 2876 Grove Hill Road (Lat: 41.388306 Lon: -78.126167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WQJB460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 04/17/2018, Expiration Date: 07/15/2028, Certifier: Kevin Johnson, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA3OGC, Grant Date: 03/31/1995, Expiration Date: 03/31/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2007, Registrant: Gertrude F Collins, Rd 1 Box 280, Driftwood, PA 15832


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4500W, N4500W, N-4500W, Serial Number: 18-8009019, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 03/19/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 07/09/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Christopher J Lunt, Po Box 10, Driftwood, PA 15832, Other Owners: Connor J Lunt

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Driftwood, PA
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Electricity
  • 4.2%Other fuel


Driftwood compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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