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Somerset County

Population in July 2008: 420. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 208  (49.7%)
Females: 212  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  34.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 15542.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,898 (it was $24,609 in 2000)
Garrett:  $29,898
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $13,639
Garrett:  $13,639
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $54,525 (it was $38,600 in 2000)
Garrett:  $54,525
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $65,343; Detached houses: $72,754; Mobile homes: $18,468

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Races in Garrett:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Garrett: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (47.2%), Irish (13.1%), United States (10.5%), Dutch (1.8%), English (1.8%), Polish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1900

Elevation: 1930 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 567 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Garrett

  • High school or higher: 68.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Garrett borough

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

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

Garrett:  1.7% ($643)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (62.8 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (207.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Meyersdale borough, PA (2.0 miles ), Rockwood borough, PA (2.5 miles ), Berlin borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Salisbury borough, PA (2.8 miles ), Casselman, PA (2.8 miles) , New Centerville, PA (3.0 miles) , Callimont, PA (3.1 miles) , Somerset borough, PA (3.2 miles ).

Latitude: 39.86 N, Longitude: 79.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Population change in the 1990s: -71 (-13.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Transportation equipment (20%)
  • Metal and metal products (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Apparel (8%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Printing and related support activities (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Printing and related support activities (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Apparel (6%)
  • Gasoline stations (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)



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

On 6/2/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Garrett borough center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.9 miles away from the borough center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.


Garrett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 100% 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 97.7 miles away from Garrett center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Garrett:
  • MEYERSDALE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; MYERSDALE, PA)
  • SOMERSET COMM HOSP (about 9 miles; SOMERSET, PA)
  • MEMORIAL HOSP & MED CTR CUMBERLAND (about 22 miles; CUMBERLAND, MD)

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Operable nuclear power plant near Garrett:
  • 19 miles: Three Mile Island 1 in Londonderry Twp., PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Garrett:
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,672)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 32 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 47 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; FT enrollment: 5,183)
  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; FT enrollment: 19,666)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 54 miles; INDIANA, PA; FT enrollment: 12,307)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 58 miles; ALTOONA, PA; FT enrollment: 3,516)

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Cemeteries: Highland Cemetery (1), Garrett Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Bigby Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  76.2%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  15.8%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  4.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

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Garrett compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Garrett (2009 data):
  • First National Bank of Pennsylvania: Garrett Branch at Jackson Street, branch established on 1903-04-24. Info updated 2008-09-10: Bank assets: $8,210.9 mil, Deposits: $6,089.0 mil, headquarters in Greenville, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 239 total offices, Holding Company: F.N.b. Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Somerset County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (84%)
  • Coal or coke (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Garrett

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of the BrethrenUnited Church of Christ
Adherents28.7%23.5%13.3%9.5%6.3%
Congregations9.1%18.2%17.7%11.6%7.6%
NameMennonite Church USAChristian and Missionary AllianceAssemblies of GodChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents2.5%2.2%1.7%1.7%10.5%
Congregations4.0%2.5%3.0%3.0%23.2%
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
Sewerage 1$2,130$25,5600$0
Water Supply 1$1,537$18,4440$0
Totals for Government 2$3,667$22,0020$0



Garrett government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $60,000
    All Other: $1,000
    Solid Waste Management: $0
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $71,000
    Sewerage: $60,000
    Water Utilities: $54,000
    General Public Buildings: $45,000
    General - Other: $18,000
    Central Staff Services: $10,000
    Police Protection: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $170,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $292,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $167,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $295,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $4,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $8,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $13,000
  • Tax - Individual Income: $21,000
    Property: $18,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $58,000

3.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,319 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.26%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

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

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cambria County, PA  0.87% ($35,913 average AGI)
from Westmoreland County, PA  0.23% ($35,463)
from Allegheny County, PA  0.19% ($57,607)


3.82% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,568 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.82%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($291 average AGI)
Somerset County:  0.05%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cambria County, PA  0.79% ($21,680 average AGI)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.29% ($36,365)
to Westmoreland County, PA  0.23% ($31,597)


Strongest AM radio stations in Garrett:
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Garrett:
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WUZY (97.7 FM; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN,INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCL (101.7 FM; CENTRAL CITY, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WLSW (103.9 FM; SCOTTDALE, PA; Owner: L. STANLEY WALL)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Garrett:
  • WNPA (Channel 19; JEANNETTE, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PITTSBURGH INC.)
  • WWCP-TV (Channel 8; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: PEAK MEDIA OF PA LICENSEE LLC)
  • W57BM (Channel 57; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)


Garrett fatal accident list:
May 8, 2007 05:42 AM, Sr-0653, Lat: 39.864078, Lon: -79.062153, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 12 meters (39ft)
Total costs: $5,135,000
Total average daily traffic: 5,591
Total average daily truck traffic: 332
Total future (year 2019) average daily traffic: 2,936

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • SIGNATURE ON FILE, Rt 653 1 1/2 Mi North, Type: Tower, Structure height: 0 m, Overall height: 18 m, , Licensee ID: L00221631
    Registrant: Soberdash Coal & Coke, 1107 University Drive, Dunbar, PA 15431, Phone: (724) 628-5354
  • Lottie L Thompson, 1267 Crossroads School Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.8 m, Overall height: 80.7 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Along Rockwood Meyersdale Rd 4 Mi Se Rockwood, Call Sign: KTE784
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.325 MHz, 451.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/03/2001, Expiration Date: 12/18/2011, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2003
    Registrant: Verizon, 1 East Pratt Street 2e-17, Baltimore, MD 21202, Phone: (410) 736-7842

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: N3NEC, Previous Call Sign: KB2KCM, Licensee ID: L00547572
    Grant Date: 02/28/2003, Expiration Date: 08/04/2012, Certifier: Thomas M Kielbasinski
    Registrant: Thomas M Kielbasinski, 2311 Rockdale Road, Garrett, PA 15542
  • Call Sign: WB3FBD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00259829
    Grant Date: 03/02/2007, Expiration Date: 05/19/2017
    Registrant: Donald R Younkin, 138 Decker St, Garrett, PA 15542-8402



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$50,0351$17,200
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$45,0700$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0215.00

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