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Columbia County

Population in 2010: 556. Population change since 2000: +13.9%
Males: 267  (48.0%)
Females: 289  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  41.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:  43.3 years

Zip codes: 17815.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $69,791 (it was $43,571 in 2000)
Fernville:

$69,791
Pennsylvania:

$49,520
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $42,383

Fernville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $172,310 (it was $87,900 in 2000)
Fernville:

$172,310
Pennsylvania:

$164,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $241,922; Detached houses: $244,880; In 2-unit structures: $161,863; Mobile homes: $80,931

Median gross rent in 2009: $646.

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Fernville races chart
  • White alone - 536 (96.4%)
  • Hispanic - 8 (1.4%)
  • Asian alone - 6 (1.1%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (0.5%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.4%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Fernville: 94.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (34.6%), Irish (10.0%), Polish (9.4%), Dutch (7.6%), English (7.6%), United States (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 480 feet

Land area: 0.81 square miles.

Population density: 683 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Fernville:

  • High school or higher: 89.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fernville CDP:

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 72.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

11 residents are foreign born (1.6% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

This place:  2.3%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,216 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,139 (1.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (50.2 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (98.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Bloomsburg, PA (0.8 miles ), Rupert, PA (1.3 miles) , Buckhorn, PA (1.4 miles) , Espy, PA (1.6 miles ), Lightstreet, PA (1.9 miles ), Catawissa borough, PA (1.9 miles ), Almedia, PA (2.1 miles ), Mainville, PA (2.2 miles) .

Latitude: 41.00 N, Longitude: 76.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

Fernville household income distribution Fernville home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.1%
Pennsylvania:

8.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (48%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)

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Average climate in Fernville, Pennsylvania

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Tornado activity:

Fernville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the Fernville place center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/29/1976, a category F3 tornado 22.6 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fernville-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 51.8 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 52.6 miles away from Fernville center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 76.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 64.1 miles away from Fernville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Columbia County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fernville topographic map

Birthplace of: Bill Kuster - Television meterologist.


Hospitals/medical centers near Fernville:

  • BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; BLOOMSBURG, PA)
  • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; DANVILLE, PA)
  • BERWICK HOSPITAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; BERWICK, PA)

Operable nuclear power plants near Fernville:

  • 12 miles: Susquehanna 1 and 2 in Berwick, PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fernville:

  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 1 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,552)
  • Bucknell University (about 23 miles; Lewisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,667)
  • Susquehanna University (about 26 miles; Selinsgrove, PA; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 28 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 3,717)
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (about 34 miles; Williamsport, PA; FT enrollment: 5,469)
  • Wilkes University (about 35 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,593)
  • King's College (about 35 miles; Wilkes Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,022)

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

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.9%
(1.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This place:  70.0%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fernville, PA


Fernville compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (39%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (36%)
  • Electricity (20%)
  • Coal or coke (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Columbia County Pennsylvania:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 47.46%
Here47.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents28.3%26.7%18.4%5.4%4.0%
Congregations38.7%6.3%12.6%9.0%5.4%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.4%2.3%2.1%1.7%8.8%
Congregations1.8%4.5%2.7%3.6%15.3%
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: 13
Columbia County:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Columbia County:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Here:

3.39 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Here:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

8.4%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Columbia County:

28.4%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.6%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

5.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,170 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.13%
Pennsylvania average:

4.99%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($171 average AGI)
Columbia County:

0.09%
Pennsylvania average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Luzerne County, PA  1.03% ($30,057 average AGI)
from Montour County, PA  0.53% ($31,183)
from Northumberland County, PA  0.45% ($32,324)


5.06% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,468 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.06%
Pennsylvania average:

5.08%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($202 average AGI)
Columbia County:

0.05%
Pennsylvania average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Luzerne County, PA  0.87% ($30,034 average AGI)
to Montour County, PA  0.50% ($36,908)
to Northumberland County, PA  0.42% ($26,380)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fernville:

  • WHLM (930 AM; 1 kW; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: COLUMBIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPGM (1570 AM; 3 kW; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKK (1200 AM; 10 kW; HUGHESVILLE, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOGY (1300 AM; 5 kW; WEST HAZLETON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WFBS (1280 AM; 1 kW; BERWICK, PA; Owner: FBS WIRELESS CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fernville:

  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPGM-FM (96.7 FM; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBUQ (91.1 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: BLOOMSBURG UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA)
  • WLGL (92.3 FM; RIVERSIDE, PA; Owner: SUNAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPI (99.7 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, PA; Owner: H & P COMMUNICATIONS, LTD)
  • WVLY-FM (100.9 FM; MILTON, PA; Owner: MILTON-LEWISBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQSU (88.9 FM; SELINSGROVE, PA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKAB (103.5 FM; BERWICK, PA; Owner: 4M BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVH (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WGGI (95.9 FM; BENTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WZXR (99.3 FM; SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBZD-FM (93.3 FM; MUNCY, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WILQ (105.1 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)

TV broadcast stations around Fernville:

  • 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.)
  • W47AO (Channel 47; BERWICK, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
  • W19CI (Channel 19; BERWICK, PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$108,3204$95,4981$34,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$62,8800$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$165,4800$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$104,2500$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0503.00

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