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Population in July 2008: 7,367. Population change since 2000: -8.0%
 

Males: 3,409  (46.3%)
Females: 3,958  (53.7%)

Median resident age:  40.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 17872.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $23,573 (it was $20,173 in 2000)
Shamokin:  $23,573
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,913
Shamokin:  $14,913
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $37,376 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Shamokin:  $37,376
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

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Races in Shamokin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Shamokin: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Polish (23.6%), German (21.0%), Dutch (16.4%), Irish (12.9%), Italian (12.8%), United States (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/01/1950

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 8832 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Shamokin

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Shamokin city

  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 43.4%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

58 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%


According to our research there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Shamokin, Pennsylvania in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Shamokin to the number of sex offenders is 819 to 1.

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

Shamokin:  1.3% ($385)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reading, PA (45.3 miles , pop. 81,207).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (92.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Marshallton, PA (0.9 miles ), Fairview-Ferndale, PA (1.0 miles ), Edgewood, PA (1.1 miles ), Kulpmont borough, PA (2.1 miles ), Marion Heights borough, PA (2.2 miles ), Elysburg, PA (2.3 miles ), Trevorton, PA (2.5 miles ), Mount Carmel borough, PA (2.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $91,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $50,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 40.79 N, Longitude: 76.55 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -459 (-5.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 780 (26.9%)

Area code: 570

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Population change in the 1990s: -1,216 (-13.2%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (14%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Apparel (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)



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Crime in Shamokin by Year

Type 2005 2006 2007
Murders 210
    per 100,000 26.113.20.0
Rapes 301
    per 100,000 39.10.013.5
Robberies 212
    per 100,000 26.113.227.0
Assaults 424130
    per 100,000 547.9540.3405.6
Burglaries 131112
    per 100,000 169.6145.0162.2
Thefts 68548
    per 100,000 78.31120.2649.0
Auto thefts 9914
    per 100,000 117.4118.6189.3
Arson 061
    per 100,000 0.079.113.5
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 225.3202.8152.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 13 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.76
US city average:  3.00

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Shamokin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.0 miles away from the Shamokin city center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1970, a category 3 tornado 30.1 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Shamokin-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 41.8 miles away from Shamokin 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 43.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.2 miles away from Shamokin center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Shamokin:
  • SHAMOKIN AREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 1 miles; COAL TOWNSHIP, PA)
  • SUNBURY COMMUNITY HOSP (about 13 miles; SUNBURY, PA)
  • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; DANVILLE, PA)

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Airports and Heliports located in Shamokin: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in Shamokin, PA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shamokin:
  • BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 17 miles; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,880)
  • BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; LEWISBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 3,534)
  • HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-HARRISBURG (about 38 miles; HARRISBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 4,653)
  • PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 40 miles; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; NANTICOKE, PA; FT enrollment: 3,582)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN ST HARRISBURG (about 43 miles; MIDDLETOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE BERKS (about 44 miles; READING, PA; FT enrollment: 2,003)
Public high school in Shamokin:
Public elementary/middle school in Shamokin:
Private elementary/middle schools in Shamokin:
  • QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL (Students: 235; Location: 201 N SHAMOKIN STREET; Grades: KG - 8)
  • TRANSFIGURATION ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 120; Location: 129 N SHAMOKIN STREET; Grades: KG - 8)
See full list of schools located in Shamokin, School District: SHAMOKIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Shamokin:
  • SHAMOKIN & COAL TWP PUB LIB (Operating income: $215,006; Location: 210 EAST INDEPENDENCE ST; 41,399 books; 1,100 audio materials; 655 video materials; 79 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Old Coal Mining Town. Surrounded by hills. Named after an Indian

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Streams, rivers, and creeks: Coal Run (A), Carbon Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Court: Northumberland County - District Justice Court 08 3 03 (2 East Arch Street).

 

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

AQUA PA ROARING CREEK DIVISION (Population served: 43000, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In APR-1998. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-08-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-08-1998)
AQUA PA MONROE TWP (Population served: 2400, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and AUG-10-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-10-2002)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-1994 and JAN-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-13-1994), St Compliance achieved (JAN-30-2001)
  • 7 regular monitoring violations
AQUA PA PENNSVIEW SYSTEM (Population served: 350, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 12 regular monitoring violations
AQUA PA INC MERIBAH WATER CO (Population served: 134, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and DEC-23-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (NOV-21-2002), Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-23-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and NOV-14-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-15-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2001)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-1999, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-29-1999), St Boil Water Order (JUL-29-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-1999)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-1999, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (MAY-27-1999), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-28-1999), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-1999)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Drinking water stations with addresses in Shamokin that have no violations reported:
  • AQUA PA LINKS AT GETTYSBURG SY (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  54.2%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.9%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  24.2%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shamokin, PA


20 people in other nonhousehold living situations


Shamokin compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Shamokin (2009 data):
  • Susquehanna Bank: West End Branch at North Second And Walnut Streets, branch established on 1925-10-05; Shamokin Branch at 300 East Independence Street, branch established on 1921-08-21. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $13,406.7 mil, Deposits: $9,071.9 mil, headquarters in Lititz, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 242 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
  • First National Bank of Pennsylvania: Shamokin Branch at 10 South Market Street, branch established on 1900-11-17. 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
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Shamokin Branch at 117 West Independence Street, branch established on 1968-03-18. Info updated 2007-12-13: Bank assets: $64,824.2 mil, Deposits: $42,406.1 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 707 total offices, Holding Company: Allied Irish Banks, P.L.c.
  • FNB Bank, National Association: Shamokin Branch at 100 West Independence Street, branch established on 1921-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $363.1 mil, Deposits: $273.3 mil, headquarters in Danville, PA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Northumberland County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (50%)
  • Utility gas (27%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Coal or coke (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Shamokin

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of Christ The Wesleyan Church
Adherents36.5%19.9%14.5%8.6%8.1%
Congregations7.7%20.5%20.5%14.7%3.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian and Missionary AllianceAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents2.5%1.5%1.1%1.0%6.5%
Congregations5.8%1.9%1.9%1.3%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 3$1,229
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$9,388
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$553
Police Protection - Officers 13$51,651$47,6780$0
Police - Other 0$0 14$13,126
Streets and Highways 8$21,458$32,1870$0
Totals for Government 21$73,109$41,77727$24,296



Shamokin government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $222,000
    Parking Facilities: $91,000
    Sewerage: $70,000
    Parks & Recreation: $45,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $44,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $678,000
    General - Other: $586,000
    Regular Highways: $520,000
    Parks & Recreation: $81,000
    Central Staff Services: $74,000
    Sewerage: $70,000
    Fire Protection: $66,000
    Housing & Community Development: $46,000
    Financial Administration: $40,000
    General Public Buildings: $32,000
    Health Services - Other: $24,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $14,000
    Libraries: $8,000
  • Employee Retirement - Total Other Securities: $4,863,000
    Total Cash & Deposits: $1,095,000
    Benefit Payments: $440,000
    Interest Revenue: $324,000
    Local Employee Contribution: $21,000
    Withdrawals: $16,000
    From Local Government: $10,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $6,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $92,000
    Interest Earnings: $32,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $532,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $136,000
    All Other: $86,000
    General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $688,000
    Individual Income: $364,000
    NEC: $301,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,042,000

4.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,316 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.35%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($164 average AGI)
Northumberland County:  0.05%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Union County, PA  0.68% ($30,529 average AGI)
from Snyder County, PA  0.49% ($28,565)
from Lycoming County, PA  0.39% ($28,164)


4.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,638 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.98%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($296 average AGI)
Northumberland County:  0.06%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, PA  0.76% ($29,919 average AGI)
to Snyder County, PA  0.55% ($33,472)
to Lycoming County, PA  0.32% ($29,184)


Strongest AM radio stations in Shamokin:
  • WISL (1480 AM; 1 kW; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: BASIC LICENSING, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WRKK (1200 AM; 10 kW; HUGHESVILLE, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGM (1570 AM; 3 kW; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, 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.)
  • WHP (580 AM; 5 kW; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shamokin:
  • WBLJ-FM (95.3 FM; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPI (99.7 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, PA; Owner: H & P COMMUNICATIONS, LTD)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WLGL (92.3 FM; RIVERSIDE, PA; Owner: SUNAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGM-FM (96.7 FM; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVLY-FM (100.9 FM; MILTON, PA; Owner: MILTON-LEWISBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQSU (88.9 FM; SELINSGROVE, PA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WRVH (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZXR (99.3 FM; SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBZD-FM (93.3 FM; MUNCY, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • W289AI (105.7 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENN. EDUC. TV ASSOC.)
  • WILQ (105.1 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • W220BE (91.9 FM; ST. CLAIR, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Shamokin:
  • WLYH-TV (Channel 15; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WITF-TV (Channel 33; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Shamokin, Pennsylvania:
  • Fatal accident count: 9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 17
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Pennsylvania average:
  • Fatal accident count: 85
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 123
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 26
  • Fatalities: 91
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 215
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 16
See more detailed statistics of Shamokin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 28 meters (92ft)
Total costs: $1,421,000
Total average daily traffic: 56,165
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,621
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 75,469

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • Before 1900: 1
  • 1900-1909: 3
  • 1910-1919: 3
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 4
  • 2000-2009: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Shamokin, PA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Approximately 2.1 Miles Ne Of, Call Sign: KNKN719
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/16/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 11760 U.S. Highway 1, 6th Floor, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • David Saska, 2.1 Miles Ne Of Shamokin Pa State Rte 2026, Type: Tower
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • Christine A Verre, 70 Baseberry Hill, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m
    Registrant: Mountain Union Telecom Of Pennsylvania, LLC, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2000, Email:
  • Edwrad G Roach, Approx. 2,277 Feet Wnw Of Rt 225 And Rt 61 Intersection, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.8 m, Overall height: 80.8 m

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • 6th & Water Sts, Call Sign: KAR452
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.0600 MHz, 46.1400 MHz, 46.5000 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/24/2004, Expiration Date: 09/14/2014
    Registrant: City Of Shamokin, Sixth And Water Street, Shamokin, PA 17872, Phone: (570) 648-5708, Fax: (570) 648-5988, Email:
  • Dirt Ln, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: KKK494, Licensee ID: L00035552
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.895 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/18/2004, Expiration Date: 03/28/2014
    Registrant: Service Electric Cablevision Inc, 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 260, Allentown, PA 18103, Phone: (610) 432-2210
  • Boyer Knob Fire Tower, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPLT820
    Assigned Frequencies : 467.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2002, Expiration Date: 02/04/2013, Certifier: Gerald T Nesvold
    Registrant: Lao, 1270 Fairfield Rd Ste 13, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Fax: (717) 337-9157
  • Lat: 40.788889 Lon: -76.559167, Call Sign: WPTH239
    457.587 MHz, 468.837 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 468.762 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 468.487 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.612 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/02/2001, Expiration Date: 10/02/2011, Certifier: Sheryl Hikes
    Registrant: H M Electronics Inc, 6675 Mesa Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92121, Phone: (858) 535-6166, Fax: (858) 552-0139
  • Lat: 40.760083 Lon: -76.538306, Call Sign: WPUT645, Licensee ID: L00079409
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.205 MHz, 155.265 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/30/2002, Expiration Date: 04/30/2012, Certifier: Forrest W Shurock
    Registrant: Shamokin Area School District, 2000 W State Street, Coal Township, PA 17866, Phone: (570) 648-5752, Fax: (570) 648-2592

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • SHAMOKIN, 2.1 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 89.6 m, Call Sign: WMK801
    Assigned Frequencies : 6241.71 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 11760 U.S. Highway 1, 6th Floor, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:
  • On Big Mountain 2.1 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 37.5 m, Call Sign: WNTY670
    Assigned Frequencies : 6610.62 MHz, 6640.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/26/2000, Expiration Date: 09/19/2010
    Registrant: Phone: (717) 938-1638
  • On Boyers Knob, Overall height: 21.9 m, Call Sign: WNTY671
    Assigned Frequencies : 6800.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/26/2000, Expiration Date: 09/19/2010
    Registrant: Phone: (717) 938-1638
  • BOYERS KNOB, 6 Mi Se Of, Overall height: 32.3 m, Call Sign: WHT338, Licensee ID: L00003796
    Assigned Frequencies : 6345.50 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Penn Service Microwave Company, Inc., 115 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shamokin)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: NAVION 4 PMTC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 179P , Serial Number: 2072B, Year manufactured: 1950
    Registrant (Individual): Robert K Stevens, 1013 Shamokin St, Shamokin, PA 17872
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 599VK , Serial Number: TC-1346, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1970
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Daniel Dba Kolody, 1900 State Hwy Rt 61, Shamokin, PA 17872, Other Owners: Kar Sales Kool, Michael Dba Dupnock, End Auto Sales East
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7960N , Serial Number: 28-5376, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1969
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Edward J Jr Linkus, 838 Cliff Street, Shamokin, PA 17872, Other Owners: David F Witt


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 55
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Shamokin


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