Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 4,238 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.6%
 
Males: 2,365  (55.8%)
Females: 1,873  (44.2%)
Median resident age:

32.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 17976.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,808 (it was $18,714 in 2000)
Shenandoah:

$40,808
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,968 (it was $12,562 in 2000)

Shenandoah borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $44,205 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
Shenandoah:

$44,205
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $188,446; detached houses: $223,489; townhouses or other attached units: $92,304; in 2-unit structures: $127,555; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $119,511; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $524,069; mobile homes: $146,998; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $300,489

Median gross rent in 2022: $572.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shenandoah: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.6%
(13.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 42.3% for Black residents, 58.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 57.2% for other race residents, 37.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Shenandoah, PA (2022)
    • 2,45057.2%White alone
    • 1,97346.0%Hispanic
    • 1232.9%Two or more races
    • 1002.3%Black alone

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According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shenandoah is 411 to 1.


Crime rates in Shenandoah by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(40.3)
1
(20.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(19.6)
1
(19.7)
2
(39.3)
3
(59.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(62.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(41.8)
1
(21.0)
3
(63.5)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(58.7)
10
(197.2)
7
(137.6)
2
(39.6)
6
(120.6)
8
(161.3)
4
(81.8)
0
(0.0)
10
(207.8)
4
(83.7)
2
(42.1)
3
(63.5)
1
(23.5)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
14
(274.1)
9
(177.5)
14
(275.2)
22
(435.4)
11
(221.1)
4
(80.6)
3
(61.3)
7
(144.8)
2
(41.6)
40
(837.0)
25
(525.8)
6
(126.9)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
46
(900.7)
23
(453.6)
45
(884.6)
49
(969.7)
39
(783.8)
21
(423.4)
15
(306.7)
25
(517.1)
23
(478.0)
20
(418.5)
12
(252.4)
11
(232.7)
7
(164.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
126
(2,467)
110
(2,169)
104
(2,044)
96
(1,900)
136
(2,733)
56
(1,129)
59
(1,207)
73
(1,510)
49
(1,018)
35
(732.4)
25
(525.8)
29
(613.5)
12
(282.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
13
(254.6)
4
(78.9)
2
(39.3)
2
(39.6)
4
(80.4)
3
(60.5)
9
(184.0)
3
(62.0)
7
(145.5)
1
(20.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
4
(78.3)
1
(19.7)
6
(117.9)
1
(19.8)
3
(60.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
7
(144.8)
1
(20.8)
1
(20.9)
1
(21.0)
1
(21.2)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index270.2235.3313.9293.5251.0224.8162.2180.1156.5286.3173.3136.029.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Shenandoah, PA

Crime rate in Shenandoah detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.06
Pennsylvania average:

2.55
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Ancestries: Polish (13.8%), American (6.5%), Irish (3.4%), Lithuanian (3.4%), German (3.3%), Italian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/16/1866

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 1.52 square miles.

Population density: 2,796 people per square mile   (average).

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania map

378 residents are foreign born (6.5% Latin America, 1.1% Africa).

This borough:

8.8%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $901 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $778 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reading, PA (36.1 miles , pop. 81,207).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (79.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Shenandoah Heights, PA (0.8 miles ),
Gilberton borough, PA (1.4 miles ),
New Boston-Morea, PA (1.6 miles ),
Altamont, PA (1.7 miles ),
Frackville borough, PA (1.7 miles ),
Ringtown borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Englewood, PA (1.8 miles ),
Mahanoy City borough, PA (1.8 miles )

Latitude: 40.82 N, Longitude: 76.20 W

Area code: 570

Distribution of median household income in Shenandoah, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shenandoah, PA in 2022

Shenandoah satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Historical population in Shenandoah, PA
Historical housing units in Shenandoah, PA
Most common industries in Shenandoah, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.8%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Food (10.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.7%)
  • Apparel (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Shenandoah, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Cashiers (10.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.0%)

Average climate in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Shenandoah, Pennsylvania environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 20.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

20.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.462. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.462
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 5.72. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.72
U.S.:

1.51

Tornado activity:

Shenandoah-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Shenandoah borough center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 6/18/1970, a category F3 tornado 29.1 miles away from the borough center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shenandoah-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 65% 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 221.6 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 35.0 miles away from Shenandoah center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 236.6 miles away from Shenandoah 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 223.2 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 35.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 285.4 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 Schuylkill County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shenandoah topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Shenandoah:

  • HEIGHTS NSG HME AT LOCUST MOUNTAIN (PENNSYLVANIA AVE)
  • RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER LLC (200 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE)
  • SHENANDOAH MANOR NURSING CENTE (101 E. WASHINGTON ST)

Operable nuclear power plants near Shenandoah:

  • 17 miles: Susquehanna 1 and 2 in Berwick, PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shenandoah:

  • McCann School of Business & Technology (about 11 miles; Pottsville, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,412)
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 19 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 9,452)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 29 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 4,724)
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (about 31 miles; Kutztown, PA; FT enrollment: 9,099)
  • Lehigh Carbon Community College (about 33 miles; Schnecksville, PA; FT enrollment: 4,391)
  • Wilkes University (about 34 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • King's College (about 35 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)

Public high school in Shenandoah:

Public elementary/middle school in Shenandoah:

Private elementary/middle school in Shenandoah:

  • TRINITY ACADEMY (Students: 169, Location: 233 W CHERRY ST, Grades: PK-8)
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Library in Shenandoah:

  • SHENANDOAH AREA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $50,361; Location: 15 WEST WASHINGTON STREET; 10,518 books; 34 audio materials; 556 video materials; 41 state licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Shenandoah: Columbia Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company 1 (A), Shenandoah Fire Department Station 5 - Rescue Hook and Ladder Company 1 (B), Shenandoah Fire Department Station 4 - Polish - American Fire Company 4 (C), Shenandoah Fire Department Station 3 - Phoenix Fire Company 2 (D), Shenandoah Fire Department Station 2 - Defender Hose Company 3 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Anthony P. Damato - Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, Mary Joan Nielubowicz - Admiral, Nellie King - Baseball player, John Morgan Davis - Judge, Tommy Dorsey - (1905-1956), big band musician, Abner Powell - Major League Baseball player, Al Babartsky - Football player, Barney Wentz - Football player, Cynthia A. Maryanoff - Scientist, Darryl Ponicsan - Novelist.

Schuylkill 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:

2.2 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

54.8%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
118 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
9 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
139 people in nursing homes in 2000
13 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Shenandoah (2011 data):

  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Shenandoah Branch at 2-4 North Main Street, branch established on 1917/08/15. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • First National Bank of Pennsylvania: Shenandoah Branch at 101 North Main Street, branch established on 2000/09/23. 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
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Shenandoah Branch at 2-8 South Main Street, branch established on 1934/10/29. 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
  • National Penn Bank: Shenandoah Branch at 5 N. Main Street, branch established on 1935/07/27. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $8,395.9 mil, Deposits: $5,879.6 mil, headquarters in Boyertown, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 131 total offices, Holding Company: National Penn Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Shenandoah:

Marital status in Shenandoah, PA
  • Never married: 48.8%
  • Now married: 29.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in Shenandoah:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Shenandoah
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Shenandoah, PA (based on Schuylkill County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic40,81448
Mainline Protestant37,489144
Evangelical Protestant7,71973
Other1,34610
Orthodox7357
Black Protestant1771
None60,009-
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: 32
This county:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Schuylkill County:

0.95 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
Schuylkill County:

3.26 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 114
Here:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

10.5%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.3%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Schuylkill County:

9.3%
State:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.7%
State:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.5%
State:

47.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.1%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Shenandoah:

13.0%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Shenandoah:

6.9
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Shenandoah:

34.2%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Shenandoah:

53.2%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.4%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shenandoah, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 6$34,034$68,0683$7,004
Sewerage 4$17,054$51,1620$0
Solid Waste Management 3$12,174$48,6960$0
Financial Administration 3$10,403$41,6120$0
Streets and Highways 2$9,652$57,9120$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$426
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 2$2,806
Totals for Government 18$83,317$55,54513$10,235

Shenandoah government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $638,000 ($150.54)
    Sewerage: $533,000 ($125.77)
    Police Protection: $484,000 ($114.20)
    Regular Highways: $241,000 ($56.87)
    Solid Waste Management: $223,000 ($52.62)
    Central Staff Services: $143,000 ($33.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $63,000 ($14.87)
    Financial Administration: $31,000 ($7.31)
    General Public Buildings: $27,000 ($6.37)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $24,000 ($5.66)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $20,000 ($4.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($0.24)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($1.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $57,000 ($13.45)
    Regular Highways: $51,000 ($12.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,092,000 ($257.67)

Shenandoah government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,163,000 ($274.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $395,000 ($93.20)
    Other: $64,000 ($15.10)
    Parking Facilities: $3,000 ($0.71)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $43,000 ($10.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($4.96)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $57,000 ($13.45)
    General Revenue - Other: $52,000 ($12.27)
    Rents: $16,000 ($3.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $136,000 ($32.09)
    Other: $102,000 ($24.07)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($0.94)
  • Tax - Property: $789,000 ($186.17)
    Individual Income: $248,000 ($58.52)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $61,000 ($14.39)
    Public Utility License: $44,000 ($10.38)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $9,000 ($2.12)

Shenandoah government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $429,000 ($101.23)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $390,000 ($92.02)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $185,000 ($43.65)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $147,000 ($34.69)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,000 ($0.94)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $190,000 ($44.83)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,000 ($0.94)
Businesses in Shenandoah, PA
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1Kroger1
Blockbuster1Rite Aid1
Burger King1True Value1
Chevrolet1

Strongest AM radio stations in Shenandoah:

  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WOGY (1300 AM; 5 kW; WEST HAZLETON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WLSH (1410 AM; 5 kW; LANSFORD, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WPAM (1450 AM; 1 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: CURRAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shenandoah:

  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W220BE (91.9 FM; ST. CLAIR, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMGH-FM (105.5 FM; TAMAQUA, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSPI (99.7 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, PA; Owner: H & P COMMUNICATIONS, LTD)
  • W256AB (99.1 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV OF COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WPGM-FM (96.7 FM; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WAMT (103.1 FM; FREELAND, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • W218AX (91.5 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: GOSPEL MEDIA INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Shenandoah:

  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • WBRE-TV (Channel 28; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • WYOU (Channel 22; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • WLYH-TV (Channel 15; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WTVE (Channel 51; READING, PA; Owner: READING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W24BL (Channel 24; POTTSVILLE, ETC., PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • W47AO (Channel 47; BERWICK, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
  • W19CI (Channel 19; BERWICK, PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Shenandoah: Anthony Peter Damato.

Shenandoah fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Shenandoah fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.9mTotal length
  • 11,826Total average daily traffic
  • 699Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,480Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Shenandoah)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Lat: 40.828889 Lon: -76.241944, Call Sign: WQTE626,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.712 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 457.137 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2023, Expiration Date: 01/16/2034, Certifier: Ryan Leonard, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Email:

  • Lat: 40.819389 Lon: -76.211222, Call Sign: WQWB560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.687 MHz, 452.637 MHz, 457.637 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2015, Expiration Date: 07/09/2025, Certifier: Michelle Bereschak, Registrant: Radio Maintenance, Inc., 1840 Kutztown Rd., Reading, PA 19604, Phone: (610) 898-1211, Fax: (610) 898-1223, Email:

  • 805 W. Center St. (Lat: 40.821694 Lon: -76.191417), Type: Mast, Structure height: 13.7 m, Overall height: 16.1 m, Call Sign: WRTH731,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.2200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/17/2022, Expiration Date: 06/17/2032, Certifier: David Lukashunas, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 729-4858, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Shenandoah, Tower Rd (Lat: 40.850000 Lon: -76.114278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQPX790,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19680.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 19480.0 MHz, 19480.0 MHz, 19480.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 08/25/2022, Expiration Date: 09/12/2032, Certifier: Cameron Graham, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, N.W., Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Email:

  • PA-017C, 259 Park Place Road (Lat: 40.850000 Lon: -76.114278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQQW923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6845.00 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2013, Expiration Date: 03/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/08/2015, Certifier: Adam Sewell, Registrant: Converge Towers, LLC, 770 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003, Phone: (646) 495-6356, Email:

  • ATC75080, Tower Rd (Lat: 40.850000 Lon: -76.114278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 55.5 m, Call Sign: WQRH223, Licensee ID: L01734575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11115.0 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2013, Expiration Date: 05/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: Roberta Yuan, Registrant: Standard Backhaul Communications LLC, 333 South Highland Avenue, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, Phone: (212) 293-1920, Email:

  • ATC75080, 259 Park Place Rd (75080) (Lat: 40.850000 Lon: -76.114278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 61.9 m, Call Sign: WQZH463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2017, Expiration Date: 05/18/2027, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2018, Certifier: Seth Travis, Registrant: National Tower Company LLC, 900 3rd Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Phone: (212) 418-0182, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K3KNR, Licensee ID: L00789070, Grant Date: 12/29/2003, Expiration Date: 01/18/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/19/2016, Certifier: Albert W Karosas, Registrant: Albert W Karosas, 281 Indiana Ave, Shenandoah, PA 17976

  • Call Sign: KB3ACD, Licensee ID: L00470082, Grant Date: 04/19/2012, Expiration Date: 05/12/2022, Certifier: Edward J Sheganoski Jr, Registrant: Edward J Sheganoski Jr, 100 S Main St Apt 702, Shenandoah, PA 17976

  • Call Sign: KB3DED, Licensee ID: L00222020, Grant Date: 08/21/2008, Expiration Date: 11/10/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2020, Certifier: Lewis H Hoffman Jr, Registrant: Lewis H Hoffman Jr, 221 Pennsylvania Ave, Shenandoah, PA 17976

  • Call Sign: W3WIP, Grant Date: 03/25/1997, Expiration Date: 03/25/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/26/2009, Registrant: Walter J Gervel, 432 W New York St, Shenandoah, PA 17976

  • Call Sign: KC2IQD, Licensee ID: L00416183, Grant Date: 10/05/2011, Expiration Date: 11/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2011, Certifier: Samuel Cristobal, Registrant: Samuel Cristobal, 226 E Centre St, Shenandoah, PA 17976

  • Call Sign: KB3OAA, Licensee ID: L01195319, Grant Date: 07/15/2016, Expiration Date: 09/22/2026, Certifier: Joseph D Mahmod, Registrant: Joseph D Mahmod, 315 W Chester St, Shenandoah, PA 17976-2144

  • Call Sign: KC3RCU, Licensee ID: L02414717, Grant Date: 02/01/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: John E Damron, Registrant: John E Damron, 39 S Bower St, Shenandoah, PA 17976-2370


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5564U, N5564U, N-5564U, Serial Number: 28-26291, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 09/02/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Robert Parker, 324 California Ave, Shenandoah, PA 17976

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 20. The highest number of reported fires - 77 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Shenandoah, PA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (76.1%), and Outside Fires (17.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shenandoah, PA
    • 24276.1%Structure Fires
    • 5417.0%Outside Fires
    • 123.8%Other
    • 103.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shenandoah, PA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shenandoah, PA
  • 47.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 36.7%Electricity
  • 7.9%Coal or coke
  • 7.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shenandoah, PA
  • 71.8%Electricity
  • 24.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.7%Utility gas


Shenandoah compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • 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 above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age 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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  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
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  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Protestant congregations"
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