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Martinsburg, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2014: 1,921 (99% urban, 1% rural). Population change since 2000: -14.1%
 
Males: 894  (46.6%)
Females: 1,027  (53.4%)
Median resident age:  54.4 years
Pennsylvania median age:  40.7 years

Zip codes: 16662.

Estimated median household income in 2015: $43,159 (it was $27,125 in 2000)
Martinsburg:

$43,159
PA:

$55,702

Estimated per capita income in 2015: $27,200 (it was $14,678 in 2000)

Martinsburg borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $120,716 (it was $74,500 in 2000)
Martinsburg:

$120,716
PA:

$170,600

Mean prices in 2015: All housing units: $137,052; Detached houses: $140,846; Townhouses or other attached units: $82,086; In 2-unit structures: $142,115; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $536,069; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $94,610; Mobile homes: $92,573

Median gross rent in 2015: $641.

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  • Races in Martinsburg, PA (2010)

    Martinsburg races chart
    • 1,92198.1%White alone
    • 140.7%Hispanic
    • 110.6%Black alone
    • 90.5%Two or more races
    • 20.1%Asian alone
    • 10.05%American Indian alone

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

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Martinsburg: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: German (49.5%), American (14.3%), English (6.0%), Scotch-Irish (4.4%), Irish (3.7%), Italian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1407 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 3,045 people per square mile   (average).

Martinsburg,PA real estate house value index trend

Martinsburg, Pennsylvania map

For population 25 years and over in Martinsburg:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Martinsburg borough:

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

4 residents are foreign born

This borough:

0.2%
Pennsylvania:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $1,469 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,986 (1.7%)

Martinsburg satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (77.8 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (87.5 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (169.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Roaring Spring borough, PA (2.0 miles ), Vicksburg, PA (2.5 miles ), Woodbury borough, PA (2.5 miles ), East Freedom, PA (2.5 miles ), Claysburg, PA (2.6 miles ), Stonerstown, PA (2.7 miles ), Saxton borough, PA (2.8 miles ), Newry borough, PA (2.9 miles ).

Latitude: 40.31 N, Longitude: 78.33 W

Area code: 814

Martinsburg household income distribution Martinsburg home values distribution

Property values in Martinsburg, PA


Crime rates in Martinsburg by Year
Type 2003 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Murders 00100000000
per 100,000 0.00.046.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00100000010
per 100,000 0.00.046.30.00.00.00.00.00.052.10.0
Robberies 00100000000
per 100,000 0.00.046.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 10020301001
per 100,000 45.20.00.094.30.0140.30.051.00.00.052.3
Burglaries 4147258123350
per 100,000 180.8640.4324.294.3237.1374.0611.0152.9154.2260.70.0
Theft 2547463934212930251610
per 100,000 1,130.22,150.02,130.61,839.61,612.1981.81,476.61,529.11,284.7834.2522.7
Auto thefts 32310101100
per 100,000 135.691.5139.047.20.046.80.051.051.40.00.0
Arson 01100100000
per 100,000 0.045.746.30.00.046.80.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 274.6) 80.8138.2262.6102.881.197.2101.886.166.393.331.4

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Crime rate in Martinsburg detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.05
Pennsylvania average:

2.61
Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

4.6%
Pennsylvania:

4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: +51 (+2.3%).
Most common industries in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (24%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (16%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Information (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (27%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
Most common occupations in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (16%)
  • Material moving occupations (12%)
  • Production occupations (12%)
  • Community and social service occupations (8%)
  • Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (6%)
  • Architecture and engineering occupations (6%)
  • Management occupations (5%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (25%)
  • Sales and related occupations (11%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (10%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (9%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (9%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (7%)

Work and jobs in Martinsburg: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Martinsburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 50.6 miles away from the Martinsburg borough center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 46.2 miles away from the borough center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Martinsburg-area historical earthquake activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 135.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 172.9 miles away from Martinsburg 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 120.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 324.3 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 122.3 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Blair County (16) is greater than the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Martinsburg topographic map

Birthplace of: D. Emmert Brumbaugh - Politician.

Hospitals and medical centers in Martinsburg:

  • HOMEWOOD AT MARTINSBURG PA INC (437 GIVLER DRIVE)
  • MORRISONS COVE HOME (429 SOUTH MARKET STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Martinsburg:

  • NASON HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; ROARING SPRING, PA)
  • SOUTHERNCARE ALTOONA (Hospital, about 4 miles away; ROARING SPRING, PA)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOMES-PRESBY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA)
  • LUTHERAN HOME AT HOLLIDAYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA)
  • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, LLC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA)
  • GARVEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA)

Heliports located in Martinsburg:

Amtrak station near Martinsburg:

  • 15 miles: ALTOONA (1231 11TH AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Martinsburg:

  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 17 miles; Altoona, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,656)
  • Saint Francis University (about 22 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 27 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 42 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 45,483)
  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (about 45 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 4,893)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 46 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Wyo Tech-Blairsville (about 49 miles; Blairsville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,602)

Public high school in Martinsburg:

  • CENTRAL HS (Students: 2,223, Location: 718 CENTRAL HIGH ROAD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Martinsburg:

Private elementary/middle schools in Martinsburg:

  • PINEY CREEK PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 36, Location: 982 PINEY CREEK RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • COVE LANE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 32, Location: 1789 COVE LANE RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • DRY HILL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 28, Location: 2269 HICKORY BOTTOM RD, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Martinsburg

Library in Martinsburg:

  • MARTINSBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $85,022; Location: 201 SOUTH WALNUT ST; 25,655 books; 600 audio materials; 755 video materials; 41 state licensed databases; 45 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company 1 Station 80 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 91.3. This is worse than average.

City:

91.3
U.S.:

74.7

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.160. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.160
U.S.:

0.293

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 11.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.4
U.S.:

6.4

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 2.40. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.40
U.S.:

1.91

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 24.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.9
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 14.0. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.0
U.S.:

20.0

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 12.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.3
U.S.:

9.4
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 5.2%
(5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents)
Average household size:
This borough:  2.2 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  60.3%
Whole state:  65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  5.7%
Whole state:  6.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
143 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
277 people in nursing homes in 2000
3 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Martinsburg, Pennsylvania environmental map by EPA

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Banks with branches in Martinsburg (2011 data):

  • First National Bank of Pennsylvania: Morrison's Cove Home Office, Martinsburg Branch, Morrisons Cove Home. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $9,581.0 mil, Deposits: $7,462.2 mil, headquarters in Greenville, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 291 total offices, Holding Company: F.N.b. Corporation
  • Altoona First Savings Bank: 601 East Allegheny Street Branch at 601 East Allegheny Street, branch established on 1927/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $210.5 mil, Deposits: $184.9 mil, headquarters in Altoona, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Martinsburg Branch at 107 East Allegheny Street, branch established on 1953/05/11. 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

Educational Attainment (%) in 2015

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2015

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.3

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

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016

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Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Martinsburg borough (based on Blair County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,60621
Mainline Protestant19,74789
Evangelical Protestant16,79099
Other1,9316
Orthodox3685
Black Protestant1912
None60,456-
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: 25
Blair County:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 44
Blair County:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 80
Here:

6.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Blair County:

30.8%
Pennsylvania:

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

11.1%
State:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.1%
Pennsylvania:

49.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Martinsburg:

45.3%
Pennsylvania:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.4%
Pennsylvania:

21.1%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Martinsburg:

10.3%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Martinsburg:

6.9
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.7%
Pennsylvania:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

54.2%
State:

55.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.3%
Pennsylvania:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Martinsburg, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,160$42,9606$1,172
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$585
Sewerage 1$6,833$81,9960$0
Water Supply 0$0 3$4,833
Totals for Government 3$13,993$55,97211$6,590

Martinsburg government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Construction - Transit Utilities: $4,000 ($2.08)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($1.04)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $194,000 ($100.99)
    Police Protection: $110,000 ($57.26)
    Regular Highways: $71,000 ($36.96)
    Sewerage: $58,000 ($30.19)
    General - Other: $55,000 ($28.63)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($22.38)
    Fire Protection: $19,000 ($9.89)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($4.16)
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000 ($3.12)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($2.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($1.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $15,000 ($7.81)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($1.56)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $291,000 ($151.48)

Martinsburg government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - All Other: $9,000 ($4.69)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000 ($0.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $157,000 ($81.73)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($2.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $35,000 ($18.22)
    All Other: $32,000 ($16.66)
    General Support: $1,000 ($0.52)
  • Tax - Property: $149,000 ($77.56)
    Individual Income: $103,000 ($53.62)
    NEC: $54,000 ($28.11)

Martinsburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0 ($0.00)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $165,000 ($85.89)

2.99% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($36,176 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

2.99%
Pennsylvania average:

4.35%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($268 average AGI)
Blair County:

0.03%
Pennsylvania average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Cambria County, PA  0.35% ($30,843 average AGI)
from Bedford County, PA  0.28% ($29,714)
from Huntingdon County, PA  0.19% ($42,670)


2.96% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($36,907 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

2.96%
Pennsylvania average:

4.54%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Cambria County, PA  0.29% ($33,651 average AGI)
to Bedford County, PA  0.24% ($37,975)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.20% ($35,578)

Strongest AM radio stations in Martinsburg:

  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WJSM (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHJB (1600 AM; 5 kW; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: JOHN H. CESSNA)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WBFD (1310 AM; 3 kW; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Martinsburg:

  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WWLY (106.3 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES,LLC)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Martinsburg:

  • W32AX (Channel 32; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
  • W41CF (Channel 41; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W65AL (Channel 65; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: PEAK MEDIA OF PA LICENSEE LLC)
  • WATM-TV (Channel 23; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • WTAJ-TV (Channel 10; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • W57AH (Channel 57; BROCKPORT, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Martinsburg)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Tri County Site Game Lands 73 Rt 162 3 Mi E (Lat: 40.293972 Lon: -78.260000), Call Sign: WNJB200, Licensee ID: L00363098
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.9600 MHzGrant Date: 03/22/2012, Expiration Date: 06/15/2022Registrant: State Of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000, Phone: (814) 437-5774
  • 1/8 Mi W Of Route 866 (Lat: 40.302583 Lon: -78.333889), Call Sign: KGG757, Licensee ID: L00106430
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.6600 MHzGrant Date: 12/17/2004, Expiration Date: 12/13/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2015Registrant: Raymond J Widmann, Rd 1, Martinsburg, PA 16662, Phone: (814) 793-2625
  • Along Rt 164 3.7 Mi W Of Int With Rt 866 (Lat: 40.294250 Lon: -78.260000), Call Sign: KGD653, Licensee ID: L00110131
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4400 MHz, 47.4800 MHzGrant Date: 11/14/2012, Expiration Date: 02/05/2023Registrant: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co Inc, 110 Church Street, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Phone: (814) 766-2211, Fax: (814) 224-6800, Email:
  • 3.2 Mi Ese (Lat: 40.293972 Lon: -78.258056), Call Sign: KWT547
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.400 MHz, 451.400 MHzGrant Date: 07/30/1999, Expiration Date: 08/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2004Registrant: Sprint, 600 New Century Parkway, New Century, KS 66031, Phone: (913) 791-4537, Fax: (913) 791-4605, Email:
  • BLAI02, Blai02, Off Route 164, 3 Miles East Of (Lat: 40.293000 Lon: -78.260556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WPZU936
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.837 MHz, 853.537 MHzGrant Date: 02/05/2014, Expiration Date: 03/19/2024, Certifier: Donald R ApplebyRegistrant: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, 8001 Bretz Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 772-8024, Fax: (717) 772-8097, Email:
  • DISTRICT 3, Lat: 40.315278 Lon: -78.333111, Call Sign: WQTE448
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.975 MHz, 461.975 MHz, 466.975 MHz, 466.975 MHzGrant Date: 01/15/2014, Expiration Date: 01/15/2024, Certifier: William VincikRegistrant: Voam Electric Coop., Inc., 212 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1266, Phone: (717) 901-4460
  • FREDERICKSBURG, 3 Miles Southeast Of Martinsburg (Lat: 40.292556 Lon: -78.260556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 45.1 m, Call Sign: WQVE496
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.750 MHz, 453.337 MHz, 453.562 MHz, 460.587 MHz, 462.987 MHzGrant Date: 01/16/2015, Expiration Date: 01/16/2025, Certifier: Rufus S BrennemanRegistrant: Compros, Inc., 400 Highland Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, Phone: (814) 946-8100, Fax: (814) 942-7064, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Martinsburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Martinsburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

22 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$144,420
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0113.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

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

PEACH HILL ORCHARD (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-02-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-02-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2012), St Public Notif received (SEP-18-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-03-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-03-2012), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-24-2012), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JAN-24-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-24-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-22-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2011), St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-07-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (FEB-03-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-03-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-02-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-02-2013)
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2012), St Public Notif received (SEP-18-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-03-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-03-2012), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-22-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2011), St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-07-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2013)
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (FEB-03-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-03-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2011)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 26
  • Hazardous Condition: 11
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Martinsburg

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Martinsburg, PA
Most common first names in Martinsburg, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary9084.5 years
John5578.6 years
Ruth3682.8 years
Helen3481.9 years
Dorothy3281.2 years
Anna2885.1 years
James2873.0 years
Charles2678.7 years
David2676.8 years
Robert2477.7 years
Most common last names in Martinsburg, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4480.3 years
Hoover3878.4 years
Brumbaugh3576.8 years
Miller2882.0 years
Dilling2374.7 years
Detwiler2381.5 years
Rhodes2272.9 years
Wineland2083.2 years
Replogle2081.7 years
Long1779.2 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (48%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Utility gas (16%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)

Businesses in Martinsburg, PA

  • Curves: 1
  • Subway: 1

Martinsburg compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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

Martinsburg on our top lists:

  • #13 on the list of "Top 100 high-educated but low-earning cities"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in nursing homes (population 1,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
There are 11 pilots and 9 other airmen in this city.
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