Lansford, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2021: 4,181 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.2%
 
Males: 2,030  (48.6%)
Females: 2,151  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 18232.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $38,439 (it was $27,478 in 2000)
Lansford:

$38,439
PA:

$68,957

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $20,357 (it was $14,347 in 2000)

Lansford borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $46,562 (it was $34,200 in 2000)
Lansford:

$46,562
PA:

$222,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $115,185; detached houses: $108,292; townhouses or other attached units: $125,350

Median gross rent in 2021: $785.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lansford: 95.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 23.9%
(23.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 83.6% for Black residents, 2.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 38.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Lansford, PA (2021)
    • 3,27879.8%White alone
    • 47211.5%Hispanic
    • 2726.6%Two or more races
    • 1182.9%Black alone

Races in Lansford detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Lansford, Pennsylvania as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lansford is 349 to 1.


Crime rates in Lansford by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.5)
1
(26.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(23.9)
1
(24.0)
1
(24.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.3)
2
(50.7)
1
(25.8)
4
(103.7)
2
(52.5)
2
(53.0)
2
(53.5)
1
(26.5)
2
(52.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
10
(239.2)
1
(24.0)
22
(533.7)
2
(50.7)
6
(151.7)
5
(126.9)
14
(361.2)
13
(337.1)
15
(393.5)
34
(901.6)
31
(828.9)
14
(370.6)
23
(605.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
7
(167.5)
5
(120.2)
18
(436.7)
24
(609.0)
6
(151.7)
7
(177.6)
14
(361.2)
20
(518.7)
12
(314.8)
10
(265.2)
20
(534.8)
29
(767.6)
14
(368.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
19
(454.5)
17
(408.6)
41
(994.7)
47
(1,193)
25
(632.3)
21
(532.9)
53
(1,367)
44
(1,141)
42
(1,102)
63
(1,671)
98
(2,620)
75
(1,985)
62
(1,632)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(95.7)
1
(24.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(106.1)
7
(187.2)
1
(26.5)
6
(157.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(47.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(48.5)
1
(25.4)
2
(50.6)
1
(25.4)
1
(25.8)
2
(51.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(79.6)
1
(26.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index92.638.7184.4102.573.874.3160.0201.2160.5311.3339.0238.5261.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Lansford, PA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.07
Pennsylvania average:

2.58
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Ancestries: German (20.0%), Irish (10.8%), Italian (10.4%), Slovak (9.8%), English (5.3%), Polish (5.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1877

Elevation: 1134 feet

Land area: 1.56 square miles.

Population density: 2,679 people per square mile   (average).

Lansford, Pennsylvania map

32 residents are foreign born

This borough:

0.8%
Pennsylvania:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,589 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $997 (2.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Allentown, PA (26.6 miles , pop. 106,632).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (69.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Summit Hill borough, PA (1.0 miles ),
Coaldale borough, PA (1.2 miles ),
Nesquehoning borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Tamaqua borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Hometown, PA (2.3 miles ),
Beaver Meadows borough, PA (2.6 miles ),
Tresckow, PA (2.7 miles ),
McAdoo borough, PA (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.83 N, Longitude: 75.88 W

Area code: 570

Distribution of median household income in Lansford, PA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Lansford, PA in 2021
Lansford satellite photo by USGS

Lansford tourist attractions:

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.6%
Pennsylvania:

3.8%
Historical population in Lansford, PA
Historical housing units in Lansford, PA
Most common industries in Lansford, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Apparel (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Chemicals (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Chemicals (7.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.2%)
  • Apparel (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Lansford, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)

Average climate in Lansford, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Lansford, Pennsylvania environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 20.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

20.5
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.462. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.462
U.S.:

0.267
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 5.72. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.72
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Lansford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/26/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Lansford borough center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 24.3 miles away from the borough center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lansford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 65% 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 230.0 miles away from the city 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 35.6 miles away from Lansford center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 229.8 miles away from Lansford 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 35.5 miles away from Lansford 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 239.3 miles away from Lansford center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 277.8 miles away from Lansford 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 Carbon County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lansford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lansford:

  • REDCO GROUP/SUMMIT HILL,THE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SUMMIT HILL, PA)
  • ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; COALDALE, PA)
  • ST LUKE'S REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; COALDALE, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE TAMAQUA (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; TAMAQUA, PA)
  • ST LUKE'S MINERS MEM HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; TAMAQUA, PA)
  • HOMETOWN NURSING AND REHAB CEN (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; TAMAQUA, PA)
  • MAHONING VALLEY NURSING AND RE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LEHIGHTON, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lansford:

  • Lehigh Carbon Community College (about 19 miles; Schnecksville, PA; Full-time enrollment: 4,391)
  • McCann School of Business & Technology (about 22 miles; Pottsville, PA; FT enrollment: 3,412)
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (about 23 miles; Kutztown, PA; FT enrollment: 9,099)
  • Muhlenberg College (about 26 miles; Allentown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,792)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 26 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 4,724)
  • Wilkes University (about 29 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • King's College (about 29 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)

Public high school in Lansford:

Public elementary/middle school in Lansford:

Private elementary/middle school in Lansford:

  • OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS ACADEMY (Students: 130, Location: 123 E WATER ST, Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: American Fire Company 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: 9 Coal Mine & Museum (9 Dock Street).

Birthplace of: Mike Holovak - Football player, Richard Marcinko - Navy SEAL, Benjamin Bloom - Educationist, John M. Riebe - Aerospace engineer, Thomas Kennedy (unionist) - Labor leader, John R. Chuckran - Football coach.

Carbon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This borough:

2.3 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

57.3%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

9.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
26 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
28 people in nursing homes in 2000
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Lansford (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Lansford Branch at 12 West Ridge Street, branch established on 1989/11/10. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • The Jim Thorpe National Bank: Lansford Branch at 430 West Patterson Street, branch established on 2005/11/17. Info updated 2009/01/30: Bank assets: $161.4 mil, Deposits: $145.0 mil, headquarters in Jim Thorpe, PA, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Jtnb Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Lansford Branch at 13 West Ridge Street, branch established on 1903/12/03. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lansford:

Marital status in Lansford, PA
  • Never married: 42.4%
  • Now married: 34.3%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Lansford:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Pennsylvania average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Lansford
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Lansford, PA (based on Carbon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant14,61352
Catholic12,41814
Evangelical Protestant1,94318
Orthodox2642
Other1623
None35,849-
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: 13
Carbon County:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Carbon County:

2.85 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
Carbon County:

8.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.6%
Pennsylvania:

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

9.4%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lansford:

49.8%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.6%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lansford:

24.1%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lansford:

13.5%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lansford:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Lansford:

53.8%
Pennsylvania:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.7%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lansford, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$32,025$76,8603$3,986
Streets and Highways 3$16,939$67,7561$97
Financial Administration 2$5,764$34,5841$822
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$650
Police - Other 0$0 2$1,167
Totals for Government 10$54,728$65,67415$6,721

Lansford government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $599,000 ($143.27)
    General - Other: $475,000 ($113.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $333,000 ($79.65)
    Regular Highways: $317,000 ($75.82)
    Financial Administration: $86,000 ($20.57)
    Sewerage: $64,000 ($15.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $60,000 ($14.35)
    Central Staff Services: $56,000 ($13.39)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $25,000 ($5.98)
    General Public Buildings: $24,000 ($5.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($4.54)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($0.96)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($0.24)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $43,000 ($10.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $733,000 ($175.32)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $341,000 ($81.56)
    Sewerage: $224,000 ($53.58)
    Other: $76,000 ($18.18)
    Parking Facilities: $7,000 ($1.67)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $10,000 ($2.39)
    General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($2.15)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $135,000 ($32.29)
    Fines and Forfeits: $41,000 ($9.81)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($0.72)
    Rents: $3,000 ($0.72)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $123,000 ($29.42)
    Other: $54,000 ($12.92)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($0.48)
  • Tax - Property: $1,164,000 ($278.40)
    Individual Income: $248,000 ($59.32)
    Public Utility License: $23,000 ($5.50)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $14,000 ($3.35)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $12,000 ($2.87)

Lansford government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,038,000 ($248.27)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $832,000 ($199.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $206,000 ($49.27)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $404,000 ($96.63)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $718,000 ($171.73)
Businesses in Lansford, PA
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GNC1Rite Aid1
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Strongest AM radio stations in Lansford:

  • WLSH (1410 AM; 5 kW; LANSFORD, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • WOGY (1300 AM; 5 kW; WEST HAZLETON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYNS (1160 AM; 4 kW; LEHIGHTON, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WAZL (1490 AM; 1 kW; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAEB (790 AM; 4 kW; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lansford:

  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMGH-FM (105.5 FM; TAMAQUA, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • WAMT (103.1 FM; FREELAND, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • W218AX (91.5 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: GOSPEL MEDIA INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • W220BE (91.9 FM; ST. CLAIR, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • W202BD (88.3 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLEV (100.7 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAEB-FM (104.1 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lansford:

  • 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.)
  • WFMZ-TV (Channel 69; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • WTVE (Channel 51; READING, PA; Owner: READING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLVT-TV (Channel 39; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBPH-TV (Channel 60; BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: SONSHINE FAMILY TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WYLN-LP (Channel 35; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
Lansford fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Lansford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • .08 Mi S Of Int Pa Rt 902 & Us Rt 209 (Lat: 40.831472 Lon: -75.872417), Call Sign: WXR350,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.175 MHz, 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2013, Expiration Date: 11/15/2023, Registrant: 210 West Market Street, Pottsville, PA 17901, Phone: (570) 628-5556, Fax: (570) 622-6666, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Us 209 650 Ft E Of Summit Hill Boro Line (Lat: 40.844528 Lon: -75.843250), Overall height: 62.5 m, Call Sign: WCX431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/1989, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Registrant: Cc Broadcasting LLC, 2311 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18107-5009

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lansford)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: GREENALL ROBERT E VANS RV-7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING YO-360-A1A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 516RG, N516RG, N-516RG, Serial Number: 72697, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 03/08/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Greenall, 420 W Bertsch St, Lansford, PA 18232

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED16$53,3759$44,33317$62,8828$18,1251$110,00011$29,182
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$136,0000$02$92,0001$32,0001$132,0002$92,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$68,66710$50,70021$52,3815$12,4000$02$46,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$43,6672$40,0009$42,8891$35,0000$02$40,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$50,0002$31,5001$22,0000$02$51,000

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0204.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$50,7142$56,0001$50,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$32,0000$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0204.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Lansford, PA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Lansford, PA - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 31 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Lansford, PA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (71.8%), and Outside Fires (11.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lansford, PA
    • 13071.8%Structure Fires
    • 2011.0%Outside Fires
    • 189.9%Other
    • 137.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lansford, PA
Most common first names in Lansford, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John20774.1 years
Mary20179.8 years
Joseph14973.8 years
Anna10879.6 years
Michael7174.1 years
Helen6478.6 years
Margaret6377.4 years
George6273.4 years
Elizabeth5078.8 years
Andrew4673.4 years
Most common last names in Lansford, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1875.7 years
Gallagher1873.6 years
Miller1677.3 years
Jones1376.2 years
Reese1376.4 years
Sniscak1273.4 years
Harvan1269.5 years
Thomas1175.6 years
Mikulsky1079.1 years
Boyle1073.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lansford, PA
  • 71.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.5%Coal or coke
  • 9.4%Electricity
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lansford, PA
  • 44.7%Electricity
  • 41.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%No fuel used
  • 4.9%Coal or coke
  • 2.4%Utility gas


Lansford compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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