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Population in 2011: 4,002. Population change since 2000: +7.5%
 

Males: 1,914  (47.8%)
Females: 2,088  (52.2%)

Median resident age:  39.7 years
Pennsylvania median age:  43.3 years

Zip codes: 17225.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,248 (it was $40,031 in 2000)
Greencastle:

$44,248
Pennsylvania:

$49,520
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $33,538

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $218,709 (it was $107,100 in 2000)
Greencastle:

$218,709
Pennsylvania:

$164,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $230,741; Detached houses: $239,987; Townhouses or other attached units: $197,198; In 2-unit structures: $243,564; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $216,055; Mobile homes: $35,209

Median gross rent in 2009: $589.

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  • White alone - 3,730 (93.3%)
  • Black alone - 99 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic - 65 (1.6%)
  • Asian alone - 46 (1.2%)
  • Two or more races - 49 (1.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 6 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.03%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Greencastle: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.6%), United States (13.1%), Irish (9.0%), English (6.1%), Italian (5.8%), French (3.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/25/1805

Elevation: 595 feet

Land area: 1.57 square miles.

Population density: 2549 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Greencastle:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Greencastle borough:

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

72 residents are foreign born

This borough:  1.9%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Greencastle, Pennsylvania as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Greencastle to the number of sex offenders is 1,019 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,215 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,781 (1.1%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (30.0 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (67.9 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (137.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Maugansville, MD (2.6 miles ), Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD (2.7 miles ), Paramount-Long Meadow, MD (2.7 miles ), Waynesboro borough, PA (2.8 miles ), Leitersburg, MD (2.9 miles ), District 21, Hagerstown, MD (3.0 miles ), District 25, Hagerstown, MD (3.1 miles ), Mercersburg borough, PA (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 39.79 N, Longitude: 77.73 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,246 (+60.3%)
Workers who live and work in this borough: 557 (28.8%)

Area code: 717

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Crime in Greencastle by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00010000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.026.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 11300002010
per 100,000 26.926.780.40.00.00.00.048.80.024.20.0
Robberies 21103330122
per 100,000 53.726.726.80.079.678.174.30.024.448.449.9
Assaults 263353811452
per 100,000 53.7160.580.480.0132.778.1198.2268.397.8120.949.9
Burglaries 91112513152015121716
per 100,000 241.7294.2321.5133.4345.1390.5495.5365.9293.3411.1399.1
Thefts 70618084978094145445666
per 100,000 1879.71631.52143.62241.22575.02082.82329.03536.61075.31354.31646.3
Auto thefts 211389342143
per 100,000 53.7294.280.4213.4238.978.199.148.824.496.774.8
Arson 20000001N/A11
per 100,000 53.70.00.00.00.00.00.024.4N/A24.224.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 136.8161.5191.9175.2185.9147.3186.8249.187.3140.5117.8

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Crime in Greencastle detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 6 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.25
Pennsylvania average:

2.71

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.8%
Pennsylvania:

8.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+1.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (12%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Information (4%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Engineers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Greencastle-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Greencastle borough center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 tornado 26.1 miles away from the borough center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Greencastle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 96% 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 96.9 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 98.3 miles away from Greencastle 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 69.0 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 82.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Stanley Dunbar Embick - General, King Lear (baseball) - Baseball player, Robert McClelland (American politician), George Goetz - Baseball player, Mike Jemison - Player of football, Robert Allison (Pennsylvania) - Politician, Togie Pittinger - Major League Baseball player.

Main business address for: TOWER BANCORP INC (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS).


Hospitals/medical centers near Greencastle:

  • WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; CHAMBERSBURG, PA)

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Airports and heliports located in Greencastle:


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Amtrak station near Greencastle:

  • 16 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Greencastle:

  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 22 miles; Shippensburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,920)
  • Shepherd University (about 25 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,351)
  • Gettysburg College (about 27 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,517)
  • Frederick Community College (about 29 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 2,359)
  • American Public University System (about 36 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 5,448)
  • Dickinson College (about 41 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,340)
  • Messiah College (about 47 miles; Grantham, PA; FT enrollment: 2,732)

Public high school in Greencastle:

Public elementary/middle schools in Greencastle:

Private elementary/middle schools in Greencastle:

  • SHADY GROVE MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 153; Location: 1442 BUCHANAN TRL E; Grades: 1 - 10)
  • ANTRIM MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 32; Location: 414 ZARGER RD; Grades: 1 - 10)
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Tourist attractions: Allison-Antrim Museum Inc (365 South Ridge Avenue), Biblical Education Center Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1542 Buchanan Trail East), Fun Castle (Amusement & Theme Parks; 3054 Buchanan Trail East).

Hotels: Comfort Inn Greencastle (50 Pine Drive), Castle Motel (7967 Molly Pitcher Highway), Econo Lodge Greencastle (735 Buchanan Trail East Exit 5), Castle Green Motor Inn Restaurant & Lounge (671 East Baltimore Street).

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.0. This is about average.
City:

33.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 20.6. This is about average. There were 6 monitors within city limits.
City:

20.6
U.S.:

22.9
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.0
U.S.:

9.6

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

ANTRIM TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTH (Population served: 665, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-20-2005), St Consent Decree/Judgement (SEP-20-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2005)
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUL-2005. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-20-2005), St Consent Decree/Judgement (SEP-20-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2005)
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-15-2005), St Consent Decree/Judgement (SEP-15-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-15-2005)
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2005. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2005), St Consent Decree/Judgement (AUG-25-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-25-2005)
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2005), St Consent Decree/Judgement (AUG-25-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-25-2005)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 13 regular monitoring violations
  • 14 other older monitoring violations
PARKVIEW WOODLAND MHP (Serves WV, Population served: 328, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
MIDWAY MHP (Serves WV, Population served: 245, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 13 regular monitoring violations
GREENCASTLE CH OF GOD (Population served: 220, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
GREENCASTLE GREENS GC (Population served: 115, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK MKT (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-08-2006), St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAR-13-2006 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
FUNCASTLE (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Greencastle that have no violations reported:

  • KEYSTONE RV CENTER (Population served: 45, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.9%
(6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.9% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This borough:  2.3 people
Pennsylvania:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  63.3%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  6.0%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Greencastle, PA


Greencastle compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Greencastle (2011 data):

  • Susquehanna Bank: First National Bank Of Greencastle B at Center Square, branch established on 1864/06/04; Greencastle Branch at 35 Noth Carlisle Street, branch established on 1901/05/15. Info updated 2012/02/28: Bank assets: $14,849.0 mil, Deposits: $10,294.4 mil, headquarters in Lititz, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 308 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Mercersburg: Greencastle Office Branch at 821 South Washington Street, branch established on 2000/06/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $179.1 mil, Deposits: $159.5 mil, headquarters in Mercersburg, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Mercersburg Financial Corporation
  • Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Chambersburg: Greencastle Branch at 518 N. Antrim Way, branch established on 2006/09/25. Info updated 2009/01/14: Bank assets: $986.3 mil, Deposits: $789.0 mil, headquarters in Chambersburg, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 28 total offices, Holding Company: Franklin Financial Services Corporation
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Greencastle Branch at 643 East Baltimore Street, branch established on 1986/06/02. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • Orrstown Bank: Greencastle Branch at 308 Carolle Street, branch established on 2001/02/27. Info updated 2007/06/29: Bank assets: $1,449.8 mil, Deposits: $1,220.6 mil, headquarters in Shippensburg, PA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices, Holding Company: Orrstown Financial Services, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Greencastle, Pennsylvania:

  • Rodeway Inn, 10835 John Wayne Dr, Greencastle, PA 17225 , Phone: (717) 597-7762, Fax: (717) 597-7156
  • Comfort Inn, 50 Pine Dr, Greencastle, PA 17225 , Phone: (717) 597-8164, Fax: (717) 597-5050
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Greencastle, Pennsylvania

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (43%)
  • Electricity (38%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Franklin County Pennsylvania:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.02%
Here39.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents19.5%16.9%13.6%7.7%5.8%
Congregations19.2%4.1%10.4%7.3%4.1%
NameBrethren in Christ ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of the BrethrenMennonite Church USAOther
Adherents5.7%5.1%4.7%4.2%16.8%
Congregations5.7%5.7%5.7%7.3%30.6%
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: 24
This county:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Franklin County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Franklin County:

2.89 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 89
Franklin County:

6.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.2%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Franklin County:

10.9%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

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 2$4,612$27,6721$996
Other Government Administration 1$5,037$60,4447$1,328
Police Protection - Officers 1$5,314$63,7686$9,757
Police - Other 0$0 4$2,573
Streets and Highways 4$13,742$41,2260$0
Sewerage 2$6,700$40,2000$0
Water Supply 6$17,484$34,9680$0
Totals for Government 16$52,889$39,66718$14,654

Greencastle government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0 ($0.00)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $541,000 ($135.18)
    Parking Facilities: $25,000 ($6.25)
    All Other: $8,000 ($2.00)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $28,000 ($7.00)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $349,000 ($87.21)
    Police Protection: $255,000 ($63.72)
    Regular Highways: $192,000 ($47.98)
    Central Staff Services: $63,000 ($15.74)
    General Public Buildings: $52,000 ($12.99)
    Fire Protection: $30,000 ($7.50)
    Financial Administration: $19,000 ($4.75)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($4.50)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($4.25)
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000 ($2.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($1.00)
    Housing & Community Development: $2,000 ($0.50)
    Health Services - Other: $2,000 ($0.50)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $1,008,000 ($251.87)
    Interest Revenue: $142,000 ($35.48)
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $59,000 ($14.74)
    Benefit Payments: $17,000 ($4.25)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $127,000 ($31.73)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $143,000 ($35.73)
    General Revenue, NEC: $46,000 ($11.49)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $127,000 ($31.73)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($3.75)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,744,000 ($935.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $60,000 ($14.99)
    All Other: $30,000 ($7.50)
    General Support: $1,000 ($0.25)
  • Tax - Property: $312,000 ($77.96)
    Individual Income: $299,000 ($74.71)
    NEC: $88,000 ($21.99)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $705,000 ($176.16)

5.37% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,803 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.37%
Pennsylvania average:

4.99%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($528 average AGI)
Franklin County:

0.06%
Pennsylvania average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Washington County, MD  1.21% ($51,267 average AGI)
from Frederick County, MD  0.38% ($53,848)
from Cumberland County, PA  0.37% ($34,982)


3.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,947 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.97%
Pennsylvania average:

5.08%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($478 average AGI)
Franklin County:

0.04%
Pennsylvania average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cumberland County, PA  0.58% ($35,582 average AGI)
to Washington County, MD  0.44% ($34,733)
to Adams County, PA  0.16% ($38,196)

Strongest AM radio stations in Greencastle:

  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WHGT (1380 AM; 1 kW; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • WCHA (800 AM; 1 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Greencastle:

  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWMD (101.5 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Greencastle:

  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WJAL (Channel 68; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W51CY (Channel 51; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Greencastle, Pennsylvania:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 13
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Pennsylvania average:
  • Fatal accident count: 87
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 126
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 26
  • Fatalities: 94
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 220
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 17

See more detailed statistics of Greencastle fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,800
Total future (year 2010) average daily traffic: 3,920

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Greencastle)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Greencastle, PA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Greencastle, 10960 John Wayne Drive (Lat: 39.781194 Lon: -77.709972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WPQR357
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/29/2000, Expiration Date: 03/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2004, Certifier: John D Verstandig
    Registrant: Leventhal, Senter & Lerman, Pllc, 2000 K Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 416-6770, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:
  • Greencastle, 10960 John Wayne Drive (Lat: 39.781194 Lon: -77.709972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WPSY270
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/27/2002, Expiration Date: 12/27/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2004, Certifier: John D Verstandig
    Registrant: Leventhal, Senter & Lerman P.L.L.C., 2000 K Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 416-6770, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:
  • Greencastle, 10960 John Wayne Drive (Lat: 39.783333 Lon: -77.710278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WPWH291
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/15/2002, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: John D Verstandig
    Registrant: Leventhal, Senter & Lerman Pllc, 2000 K Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 416-6770, Fax: (202) 293-4767, Email:
  • Greencastle, Lat: 39.788306 Lon: -77.750889, Call Sign: WQCS581, Licensee ID: L01006830
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.381 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/16/2005, Expiration Date: 05/16/2015, Certifier: Kenneth Myers
    Registrant: Greencastle Area Water Auth
  • GREENCASTLE, 10960 John Wayne Drive (Lat: 39.781194 Lon: -77.709972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Overall height: 23.9 m, Call Sign: WQGL886
    Assigned Frequencies: 951.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2007, Expiration Date: 08/01/2014, Certifier: John D Verstandig
    Registrant: Leventhal Senter & Lerman Pllc, 2000 K Street, Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006-1809, Phone: (202) 429-8970, Email:
  • GREENCASTLE, 10960 John Wayne Drive (Lat: 39.781194 Lon: -77.709972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Overall height: 23.9 m, Call Sign: WQGL890
    Assigned Frequencies: 947.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2007, Expiration Date: 08/01/2014, Certifier: John D Verstandig
    Registrant: Leventhal Sentrer & Lerman Pllc, 2000 K Street, Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006-1809, Phone: (202) 429-8970, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Greencastle)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

20 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Greencastle)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 37
  • Hazardous Condition: 7
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Greencastle


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Greencastle, PA

Most common first names in Greencastle, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary9081.5 years
John8975.4 years
Charles7074.6 years
Robert5971.3 years
William5372.9 years
George4775.0 years
Paul4175.2 years
Helen4179.0 years
Anna4079.6 years
Ruth4081.4 years
Most common last names in Greencastle, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Myers7879.0 years
Miller4873.9 years
Barnhart2881.5 years
Smith2570.0 years
Martin2374.8 years
Angle2280.8 years
Carbaugh2078.7 years
Hykes1977.1 years
Elliott1975.8 years
Daley1874.3 years
Businesses in Greencastle, PA
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1New Balance1
Arby's1Nike1
CVS1Papa John's Pizza1
Comfort Inn1Penske1
Curves1Pizza Hut1
Domino's Pizza1Rite Aid1
FedEx3SAS Shoes1
GNC1Subway1
H&R Block1True Value1
Hardee's1UPS2
McDonald's1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Dennis Mccreary (3)
  • John C. Gibble (2)
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  • John R. Rudy (2)
  • Timothy Suder (2)
  • Jeffrey A. Huber (2)
  • Jeffrey L. Weller (1)
  • Jeffrey A. Brooks (1)
  • Anthony William Glunt (1)
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Total of 21 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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