Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2021: 196 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.9%
Males: 89  (45.7%)
Females: 107  (54.3%)
Median resident age:

26.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 17075.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $64,022 (it was $30,357 in 2000)
Newton Hamilton:

$64,022
PA:

$68,957

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,344 (it was $11,584 in 2000)

Newton Hamilton borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $74,363 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Newton Hamilton:

$74,363
PA:

$222,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $153,409; detached houses: $163,852; townhouses or other attached units: $88,266; in 2-unit structures: $73,505; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $146,599; mobile homes: $62,886

Median gross rent in 2021: $865.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newton Hamilton: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 3.9%

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Ancestries: German (51.2%), Pennsylvania German (23.6%), Irish (11.0%), American (6.3%), Italian (1.6%), Polish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 04/12/1843

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 1,170 people per square mile   (low).

Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,209 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,388 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (70.4 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (99.1 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (144.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Kistler borough, PA (1.4 miles ),
Mount Union borough, PA (1.6 miles ),
Cedar Crest, PA (1.6 miles),
Atkinson Mills, PA (2.1 miles),
Mapleton borough, PA (2.4 miles ),
Mill Creek borough, PA (2.4 miles ),
Shirleysburg, PA (2.6 miles),
McVeytown borough, PA (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 40.39 N, Longitude: 77.84 W

Distribution of median household income in Newton Hamilton, PA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Newton Hamilton, PA in 2021
Newton Hamilton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.2%
Pennsylvania:

3.8%
Most common industries in Newton Hamilton, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.8%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (19.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (11.1%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (15.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Newton Hamilton, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Electricians (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (12.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.1%)

Average climate in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Newton Hamilton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the Newton Hamilton borough center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/20/1989, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the borough center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newton Hamilton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 61% 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 171.8 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 153.8 miles away from Newton Hamilton 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 94.9 miles away from Newton Hamilton center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 192.7 miles away from Newton Hamilton center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 304.4 miles away from Newton Hamilton 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 96.5 miles away from Newton Hamilton 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 Mifflin County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newton Hamilton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newton Hamilton:

  • US RENAL CARE HUNTINGDON (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; HUNTINGDON, PA)
  • J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; HUNTINGDON, PA)
  • WESTMINSTER WOODS AT HUNTINGDO (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HUNTINGDON, PA)
  • MALTA HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; GRANVILLE, PA)

Amtrak stations near Newton Hamilton:

  • 12 miles: HUNTINGDON (402 ALLEGHENY ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 20 miles: LEWISTON (LEWISTOWN, HELEN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newton Hamilton:

  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 29 miles; University Park, PA; Full-time enrollment: 45,483)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 29 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (about 31 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 4,893)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 32 miles; Altoona, PA; FT enrollment: 3,656)
  • Dickinson College (about 37 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,505)
  • Saint Francis University (about 43 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)
  • Messiah College (about 48 miles; Mechanicsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,035)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Newton Wayne Volunteer Fire Company Station 26 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Mifflin 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:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

69.4%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

9.4%
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: 1.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Newton Hamilton:

Marital status in Newton Hamilton, PA
  • Never married: 37.8%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Newton Hamilton:

  • High school or higher: 92.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Pennsylvania average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newton Hamilton, PA (based on Mifflin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,01067
Mainline Protestant9,88845
Catholic1,1901
Black Protestant731
Other11
None24,520-
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: 17
Mifflin County:

3.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Mifflin County:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
This county:

6.30 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

9.1%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.5%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.0%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.4%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newton Hamilton:

50.3%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Newton Hamilton:

27.9%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Newton Hamilton:

17.7%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Newton Hamilton:

7.1
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

49.3%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

48.5%
Pennsylvania:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.4%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newton Hamilton, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$119
Water Supply 0$0 1$210
Totals for Government 0$0 2$329

Newton Hamilton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($316.33)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($86.73)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($66.33)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($35.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($5.10)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.10)

Newton Hamilton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $11,000 ($56.12)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($5.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($316.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($35.71)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $14,000 ($71.43)
    Property: $13,000 ($66.33)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,000 ($5.10)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $81,000 ($413.27)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newton Hamilton:

  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newton Hamilton:

  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWLY (106.3 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES,LLC)
  • WQJU (107.1 FM; MIFFLINTOWN, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WVNW (96.7 FM; BURNHAM, PA; Owner: WVNW, INC.)
  • WJRC (90.9 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: SALT AND LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W270AG (101.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCHX (105.5 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: MIFFLIN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WPSU-FM (91.5 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGMR (101.1 FM; TYRONE, PA; Owner: CARY H. SIMPSON DBA ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.4mTotal length
  • $575,000Total costs
  • 2,035Total average daily traffic
  • 145Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,332Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • NEWTON HAMILTON SAD, Newton Hamilton Sad Rr Mp Pt 186.6 250 Ft W Of Ferguson Valley Rd (Lat: 40.398167 Lon: -77.826667), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KNNL456,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.860 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/22/2031, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

Most common first names in Newton Hamilton, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles577.6 years
Lorma485.0 years
Paul470.5 years
Esther385.0 years
Edward370.4 years
Ralph383.3 years
William371.7 years
Evelyn275.5 years
Chester268.5 years
Anna285.9 years
Most common last names in Newton Hamilton, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lane769.8 years
Miller574.6 years
Clemens374.7 years
Kerr372.3 years
Knable368.3 years
Sunderland373.4 years
Gartland274.1 years
Hayes277.0 years
Bard289.9 years
Barrick269.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newton Hamilton, PA
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.2%Wood
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newton Hamilton, PA
  • 97.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.9%Electricity


Newton Hamilton compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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