U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, Forum City-Data.com Homepage

Rural Valley, Pennsylvania



Back to Rural Valley, PA housing info, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, PA smaller cities, PA small cities, All Cities.




We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures!

  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Rural Valley, PA map

Armstrong County

Population in July 2008: 852. Population change since 2000: -7.6%
 

Males: 421  (49.5%)
Females: 431  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 16249.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,703 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Rural Valley:  $33,703
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,009
Rural Valley:  $18,009
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $85,961 (it was $60,400 in 2000)
Rural Valley:  $85,961
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

Rural Valley, PA residents, houses, and apartments details

Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition

Races in Rural Valley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Black (0.5%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Rural Valley: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Rural Valley, PA forum
Discuss Rural Valley, Pennsylvania on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users

Ancestries: German (29.6%), Italian (20.2%), Irish (9.4%), English (7.5%), Polish (5.9%), Scottish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 2.10 square miles.

Population density: 405 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




Home Value Estimate
Address:
Unit (optional):
City
State
Zip


Rural Valley, Pennsylvania map

For population 25 years and over in Rural Valley

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rural Valley borough

  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Rural Valley:  2.3% ($1,413)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)

Rural Valley satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (42.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (226.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Atwood, PA (2.1 miles) , Dayton borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Plumville borough, PA (2.7 miles ), Elderton borough, PA (2.7 miles ), Smicksburg, PA (3.0 miles) , Shelocta, PA (3.1 miles) , Creekside borough, PA (3.2 miles ), Manorville borough, PA (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 40.80 N, Longitude: 79.32 W

Area code: 724

Rural Valley household income distribution Rural Valley home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -36 (-3.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Food and beverage stores (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Personal and laundry services (4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Registered nurses (9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)



Rural Valley races chart

Crime in Rural Valley (2004):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 7 thefts (778.6 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 31.1 (higher means more crime, US average = 315.1)

Average climate in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rural Valley, Pennsylvania average temperatures Rural Valley, Pennsylvania average precipitation
 
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania humidity
 
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania wind speed
 
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania snowfall
 
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania sunshine
 
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
 

Back to the top

Rural Valley-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 15% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Rural Valley borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.4 miles away from the borough center killed 9 people and injured 120 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Rural Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 98% 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 73.9 miles away from Rural Valley center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Rural Valley topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Rural Valley:
  • ARMSTRONG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; KITTANNING, PA)
  • INDIANA HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; INDIANA, PA)
  • PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)

Political contributions by individuals in Rural Valley, PA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rural Valley:
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 15 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 28 miles; CLARION, PA; FT enrollment: 5,690)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 7,903)
  • SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 43 miles; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 43 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 43 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 2,246)
Public high school in Rural Valley:
Public elementary/middle school in Rural Valley:
See full list of schools located in Rural Valley, School District: ARMSTRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT


Rural Valley map

Click to draw/clear borough borders

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Craigs Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This borough:  2.3 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  69.9%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  5.5%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  17.4%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  8.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rural Valley, PA


21 people in homes for the mentally retarded
11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Rural Valley compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median house value 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


Back to the top

Banks with branches in Rural Valley (2009 data):
  • First National Bank of Pennsylvania: Rural Valley Branch at 601 Main Street, branch established on 1933-12-31. Info updated 2008-09-10: Bank assets: $8,210.9 mil, Deposits: $6,089.0 mil, headquarters in Greenville, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 239 total offices, Holding Company: F.N.b. Corporation
  • Elderton State Bank: Rural Valley Branch at State Route 85 And Water Street, branch established on 1999-06-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $168.7 mil, Deposits: $147.0 mil, headquarters in Elderton, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Keystrong Financial, Inc.



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Rural Valley travel time to work


Rural Valley mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Armstrong County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Religion statistics for Rural Valley

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)United Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents31.5%19.7%15.9%12.0%4.4%
Congregations9.6%15.4%20.5%16.7%3.8%
NameChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)United Church of ChristChurch of the BrethrenEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents3.7%3.3%1.2%1.2%7.0%
Congregations3.2%4.5%1.3%3.2%21.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,000
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$314
Streets and Highways 1$3,072$36,8640$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$300
Totals for Government 1$3,072$36,8643$1,614



Rural Valley government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $107,000
    Regular Highways: $41,000
    General - Other: $30,000
    Parks & Recreation: $15,000
    Central Staff Services: $11,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $55,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $50,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $23,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $22,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $479,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $91,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000
    All Other: $3,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Individual Income: $43,000
    Property: $43,000
    NEC: $12,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $55,000

4.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,063 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.00%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Westmoreland County, PA  0.99% ($30,585 average AGI)
from Allegheny County, PA  0.71% ($33,038)
from Butler County, PA  0.46% ($30,844)


4.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,098 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.66%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Westmoreland County, PA  0.85% ($30,404 average AGI)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.71% ($31,936)
to Butler County, PA  0.66% ($32,856)


Strongest AM radio stations in Rural Valley:
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WECZ (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • WTYM (1380 AM; 1 kW; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WDAD (1450 AM; 1 kW; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rural Valley:
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WQMU (92.5 FM; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WYTR (103.3 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSVILLE, PA; Owner: LONGO MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WPXZ-FM (104.1 FM; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOWQ (102.1 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMKX (105.5 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: STRATTAN BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rural Valley:
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • W25AX (Channel 25; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W60BL (Channel 60; BUTLER, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WBOA-LP (Channel 64; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WCWB (Channel 22; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WCWB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WPCB-TV (Channel 40; GREENSBURG, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)


Rural Valley fatal accident list:
Dec 30, 2002 12:14 AM, Sr-85, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Nov 30, 1997 11:40 AM, 85, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 18, 1991 08:03 AM, 85, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jul 13, 1985 07:00 AM, 03073, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total costs: $954,000
Total average daily traffic: 5,097
Total average daily truck traffic: 550
Total future (year 2021) average daily traffic: 7,153

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Willette L Prince, Bradish Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 65.8 m, Overall height: 65.8 m
    Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc., 100 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 400, Cary, NC 27511, Phone: (919) 465-6649, Email:
  • Tim McDougall, White Oak Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600
  • Stephanie I Jones, 354 Tipple Alley Road (East Rural Valley), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.5 m, Overall height: 79.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150, Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Fire House Gousley Ave, Call Sign: KGD907, Licensee ID: L00563463
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.3800 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2002, Expiration Date: 09/02/2012
    Registrant: Rural Valley Hose Company, 730 Main St, Rural Valley, PA 16249, Phone: (412) 783-7333

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, On Lr 03058 4400ft S Of Int With Rt 85, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WNEH334
    Assigned Frequencies : 2192.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/1999, Expiration Date: 12/08/2009
    Registrant: Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 8th And Main - 5th Floor, Richmond, VA 23261, Phone: (804) 775-5906

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K3SQS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01275533
    Grant Date: 04/25/2007, Expiration Date: 06/20/2017, Certifier: Leo L Phillippi
    Registrant: Leo L Phillippi, Box 3 908 1st St, Rural Valley, PA 16249
  • Call Sign: KD3XM, Previous Call Sign: KA3VVL, Licensee ID: L00226031
    Grant Date: 03/15/2001, Expiration Date: 06/11/2011, Certifier: Jeffrey A Fairman
    Registrant: Jeffrey A Fairman, Rd 1 Box 77, Rural Valley, PA 16249
  • Call Sign: N3VFM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00386594
    Grant Date: 05/25/2005, Expiration Date: 05/01/2015, Certifier: Wilmer P Wingard
    Registrant: Wilmer P Wingard, Wheelin Campground Box 305, Rural Valley, PA 16249


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 45416 , Serial Number: 1943, Year manufactured: 1945, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce W Mckillop, 160 White Oak Rd, Rural Valley, PA 16249
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 80837 , Serial Number: 17266767, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/1978
    Registrant (Individual): John D Jr Nagy, 811 Main Street, Rural Valley, PA 16249
  • Aircraft: BALISTER RAYMOND L LANCAIR ES (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 827RS , Serial Number: ES-079
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Rr 1 Box 293, Rural Valley, PA 16249



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$67,9401$99,8501$39,9201$34,690
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$03$62,5271$41,7100$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$93,6200$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9807.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

Back to Rural Valley, PA housing info, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, PA smaller cities, PA small cities, All Cities.

 

Back to the top




Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2009 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Some parts © 2003-2009 Advameg, Inc.