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McKnightstown, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 226.
Males: 81  (35.9%)
Females: 145  (64.1%)
Median resident age:

67.4 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,727
McKnightstown:

$76,727
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,150

McKnightstown CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $255,900
McKnightstown:

$255,900
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $402,947; detached houses: $399,008
March 2022 cost of living index in McKnightstown: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%

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  • Races in McKnightstown, PA (2022)
    • 39685.5%White alone
    • 7115.3%Two or more races
    • 132.8%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in McKnightstown is 76 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (71.8%), Austrian (18.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 638 feet

10 residents are foreign born (2.2% Asia).

This place:

2.2%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,055 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,658 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (31.1 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (54.2 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (116.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Cashtown-McKnightstown, PA (0.9 miles ),
Cashtown, PA (1.4 miles ),
Orrtanna, PA (1.5 miles),
Arendtsville borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Gettysburg borough, PA (2.4 miles ),
Biglerville borough, PA (2.4 miles ),
Fairfield borough, PA (2.5 miles ),
Table Rock, PA (2.5 miles)

Latitude: 39.87 N, Longitude: 77.33 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 717

Distribution of median household income in McKnightstown, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in McKnightstown, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 91.2. This is worse than average.

City:

91.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.183. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.183
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.84
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.475. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.475
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

McKnightstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.4 miles away from the McKnightstown place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 16.1 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

McKnightstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 57% 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 139.6 miles away from the city 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 196.2 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 75.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 233.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 137.5 miles away from McKnightstown 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 76.6 miles away from McKnightstown 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 Adams County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near McKnightstown:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-GETTYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE GETTYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG LUTHERAN NURSING REHAB CTR,THE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • LAUREL CARE NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • ST JOSEPH'S MINISTRIES (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EMMITSBURG, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to McKnightstown:

  • Gettysburg College (about 6 miles; Gettysburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,772)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 14 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 17 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Dickinson College (about 24 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,505)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 25 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • McDaniel College (about 27 miles; Westminster, MD; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Messiah College (about 27 miles; Mechanicsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,035)

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

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

FLOHRS EVAN LUTH CH (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.9%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in McKnightstown:

Marital status in McKnightstown, PA
  • Never married: 6.9%
  • Now married: 85.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 5.0%

For population 25 years and over in McKnightstown:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for McKnightstown, PA (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,85464
Catholic15,0497
Evangelical Protestant10,51059
Other9576
Black Protestant1802
None55,857-
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: 16
Here:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Adams County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 77
Adams County:

7.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

7.8%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.6%
Pennsylvania:

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

13.0%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in McKnightstown:

  • WFKJ (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CASHTOWN, PA; Owner: JESUS IS LORD MINISTRIES INTERNATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WGET (1320 AM; 1 kW; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHVR (1280 AM; 5 kW; HANOVER, PA)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WHYL (960 AM; 5 kW; CARLISLE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in McKnightstown:

  • WZBT (91.1 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • 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)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WROZ (101.3 FM; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WARM-FM (103.3 FM; YORK, PA; Owner: WSBA LICO, INC.)
  • WHBO (92.7 FM; STARVIEW, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWMD (101.5 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around McKnightstown:

  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WPMT (Channel 43; YORK, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WGAL (Channel 8; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: WGAL HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.9mTotal length
  • $1,180,000Total costs
  • 19,942Total average daily traffic
  • 1,050Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,158Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in McKnightstown, PA
  • 74.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.2%Wood
  • 10.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in McKnightstown, PA
  • 69.7%Electricity
  • 30.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


McKnightstown 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

McKnightstown on our top lists:

  • #39 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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