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Luzerne County

Population in 2011: 5,061. Population change since 2000: -1.9%
 

Males: 2,435  (48.1%)
Females: 2,626  (51.9%)

Median resident age:  45.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:  43.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,092 (it was $30,434 in 2000)
Swoyersville:

$43,092
Pennsylvania:

$49,520
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,742

Swoyersville borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $106,384 (it was $82,100 in 2000)
Swoyersville:

$106,384
Pennsylvania:

$164,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $112,253; Detached houses: $112,785; Townhouses or other attached units: $120,807; In 2-unit structures: $114,718; Mobile homes: $25,295

Median gross rent in 2009: $554.

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Swoyersville races chart
  • White alone - 4,943 (97.6%)
  • Hispanic - 51 (1.0%)
  • Black alone - 25 (0.5%)
  • Two or more races - 25 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 13 (0.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (0.06%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.04%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Swoyersville: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Polish (31.5%), Slovak (19.9%), Italian (16.5%), Irish (12.6%), German (10.5%), Lithuanian (7.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 11/27/1888

Elevation: 560 feet

Land area: 2.16 square miles.

Population density: 2342 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Swoyersville:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Swoyersville borough:

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

73 residents are foreign born

This borough:  1.4%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,421 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,124 (1.4%)
Swoyersville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (13.5 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (96.4 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (97.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Forty Fort borough, PA (0.9 miles ), Luzerne borough, PA (1.1 miles ), Courtdale borough, PA (1.3 miles ), Pringle borough, PA (1.3 miles ), West Wyoming borough, PA (1.4 miles ), Kingston borough, PA (1.4 miles ), Wyoming borough, PA (1.5 miles ), Edwardsville borough, PA (1.6 miles ).

Latitude: 41.29 N, Longitude: 75.88 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

Swoyersville household income distribution Swoyersville home values distribution


 

Crime in Swoyersville by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 112120210
per 100,000 19.319.739.820.126.10.026.520.70.0
Robberies 004202110
per 100,000 0.00.079.740.20.026.313.320.70.0
Assaults 523282828161895
per 100,000 96.5453.7557.9562.2366.1210.4238.9186.398.5
Burglaries 133726452133422626
per 100,000 251.0729.9518.0903.6274.5433.9557.5538.3512.0
Thefts 6378139981071121058672
per 100,000 1216.51538.82769.51967.91398.91472.71393.71780.51417.9
Auto thefts 7710191546
per 100,000 135.2138.1199.220.1117.713.166.482.8118.2
Arson 002001001
per 100,000 0.00.039.80.00.013.10.00.019.7
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 116.2239.3343.4295.4185.8145.9179.9182.5126.5

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 6 (6 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.18
Pennsylvania average:

2.71

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Swoyersville, Pennsylvania accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.9%
Pennsylvania:

8.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -217 (-4.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Information (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Electricians (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)

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Average climate in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

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Tornado activity:

Swoyersville-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.5 miles away from the Swoyersville borough center killed 2 people and injured 15 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 7/4/1960, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the borough center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Swoyersville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 94% 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 67.2 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 67.3 miles away from Swoyersville 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 62.4 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 81.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from Swoyersville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Luzerne County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Swoyersville topographic map

Birthplace of: Walt Michaels - Football player and coach, Adam Comorosky - Baseball player, Dick Mulligan - Major League Baseball pitcher, Fred Shupnik - Politician, Harry Dorish - Baseball player, John Paluck - Football player, Lou Michaels - Football player, Packy Rogers - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Swoyersville:

  • GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 2 miles away; WILKES BARRE, PA)
  • WILKES BARRE VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 2 miles away; WILKES-BARRE, PA)
  • WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; WILKES-BARRE, PA)

Political contributions by individuals in Swoyersville, PA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Swoyersville:

  • King's College (about 4 miles; Wilkes Barre, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,022)
  • Wilkes University (about 4 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,593)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 10 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 3,717)
  • University of Scranton (about 14 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 4,839)
  • Marywood University (about 16 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,591)
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 36 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 8,552)
  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 42 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,251)

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Notable locations in Swoyersville: Harry E Breaker Station (A), Slocum Station (B), Harvey Junction Station (C), Harvey Junction (D), Maltby Station (E), Swoyersville Volunteer Hose Company 2 (F), Swoyersville Volunteer Hose Company 1 (G), Maltby Volunteer Fire Company (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Luzerne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.0. This is about average.
City:

31.0
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.0418. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0418
U.S.:

0.3342
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.80. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.80
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.2
U.S.:

9.4
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.8
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.33. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.33
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.6%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This borough:  2.2 people
Pennsylvania:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  64.9%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  2.9%
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: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Swoyersville, PA


5 people in homes for the mentally retarded
2 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Swoyersville compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Swoyersville travel time to work - commute
Swoyersville mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (69%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Luzerne County Pennsylvania:


2008 Presidential Election results in Luzerne County Pennsylvania:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Swoyersville (based on Luzerne County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 60.22%
Here60.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of Christ
Adherents69.0%10.2%5.1%2.3%2.0%
Congregations29.8%19.3%7.2%6.9%5.2%
NameJewishAssemblies of GodEpiscopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents1.8%1.2%1.2%0.8%6.4%
Congregations1.7%3.3%2.8%3.0%20.7%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 65
Luzerne County:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 34
Luzerne County:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 96
Here:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 294
Here:

9.42 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

9.6%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Luzerne County:

27.4%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.6%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

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
Other Government Administration 2$6,321$37,9269$8,468
Police Protection - Officers 6$16,831$33,6621$3,988
Police - Other 0$0 7$8,731
Solid Waste Management 7$16,801$28,8021$1,775
Totals for Government 15$39,953$31,96218$22,962


3.58% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,014 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.58%
Pennsylvania average:

4.99%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($340 average AGI)
Luzerne County:

0.04%
Pennsylvania average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Lackawanna County, PA  0.40% ($33,529 average AGI)
from Columbia County, PA  0.17% ($30,034)
from Schuylkill County, PA  0.14% ($31,690)


3.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,456 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.63%
Pennsylvania average:

5.08%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($223 average AGI)
Luzerne County:

0.02%
Pennsylvania average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Lackawanna County, PA  0.35% ($39,731 average AGI)
to Columbia County, PA  0.20% ($30,057)
to Schuylkill County, PA  0.19% ($31,150)

Strongest AM radio stations in Swoyersville:

  • WITK (1550 AM; 10 kW; PITTSTON, PA; Owner: ROBERT C. CORDARO, INC.)
  • WILK (980 AM; 5 kW; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBAX (1240 AM; 1 kW; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WARM (590 AM; 5 kW; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYCK (1340 AM; 1 kW; PLAINS, PA; Owner: LB RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WNAK (730 AM; 1 kW; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: SEVEN-THIRTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WEJL (630 AM; 2 kW; SCRANTON, PA)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEMR (1460 AM; 5 kW; TUNKHANNOCK, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBI (910 AM; 1 kW; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Swoyersville:

  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WCWQ (93.7 FM; DALLAS, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WWDL-FM (104.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: LANE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W288BE (105.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBHD (95.7 FM; OLYPHANT, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUSR (99.5 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON)
  • WCWY (107.7 FM; TUNKHANNOCK, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W212AT (90.3 FM; CLARKS SUMMIT, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PA. EDUCTNL TV ASSOC.)
  • WAMT (103.1 FM; FREELAND, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • W235AA (94.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: TEMPLE U. OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYST OF HIGHER ED)
  • WRGN (88.1 FM; SWEET VALLEY, PA; Owner: GOSPEL MEDIA INSTITUTE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Swoyersville:

  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • 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.)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • W54BO (Channel 54; KINGSTON, PA; Owner: KATHY POTERA)
  • WQPX (Channel 64; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: PAXSON SCRANTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSWB (Channel 38; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • W67DE (Channel 67; NEWPORT, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
  • W26CD (Channel 26; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Swoyersville, Pennsylvania:
  • Fatal accident count: 5
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Pennsylvania average:
  • Fatal accident count: 87
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 126
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 26
  • Fatalities: 94
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 220
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 17

Swoyersville fatal accident list:

May 1, 2007 06:10 PM, Sr-1010, Shoemaker St, Lat: 41.295700, Lon: -75.883508, Vehicles: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 12, 2001 04:13 AM, Sr-1010, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 28, 1994 07:57 PM, 1017, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
May 25, 1990 00:27 AM, Shoemaker, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 28, 1981 08:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Swoyersville)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Borough Building Shoemaker St (Lat: 41.295917 Lon: -75.882972), Call Sign: WQR251
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.7600 MHz, 33.8600 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/17/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006
    Registrant: Swoyersville, Borough Of, Borough Bldg, Swoyersville, PA 18704, Phone: (717) 288-6581
  • Municipal Bldg Main St (Lat: 41.295639 Lon: -75.882972), Call Sign: KQF757, Licensee ID: L00592224
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.985 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/2002, Expiration Date: 12/23/2012
    Registrant: Swoyersville, Borough Of, Municipal Bldg, Swoyersville, PA 18704

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • TRUCKSVILLE, 5.63 Km N. Of I/S S.R. 309 & Us 11 (Lat: 41.324556 Lon: -75.887750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WLT626
    Assigned Frequencies: 10551.8 MHz, 11682.5 MHz, 11285.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Swoyersville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • 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: 6273W , Serial Number: 28-20322, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 09/03/1964
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Ronald E Semanski, 86 Noyes Ave, Swoyersville, PA 18704, Other Owners: Edward A Carey, Kevin A Thomas



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED21$102,66718$81,11172$92,3899$20,8898$88,750
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$72,0000$03$138,6671$25,0000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$88,8004$78,75042$99,61910$15,7001$32,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$54,00015$111,7330$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$182,0000$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 2122.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$101,6672$71,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$02$124,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$48,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 2122.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

Businesses in Swoyersville, PA

  • Penske: 1


Swoyersville on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006"

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