Thompsontown, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 621 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.7%
 
Males: 313  (50.5%)
Females: 308  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

34.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 17094.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,637 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Thompsontown:

$38,637
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,318 (it was $17,663 in 2000)

Thompsontown borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,891 (it was $75,800 in 2000)
Thompsontown:

$158,891
PA:

$245,500

Median gross rent in 2022: $682.

March 2022 cost of living index in Thompsontown: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.7%
(19.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.8% for Black residents, 55.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.0% for other race residents, 45.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Thompsontown, PA (2022)
    • 51582.5%White alone
    • 7712.3%Two or more races
    • 193.0%Hispanic
    • 152.4%Black alone
    • 40.6%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Thompsontown is 211 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (37.3%), American (19.3%), Pennsylvania German (7.0%), Polish (4.7%), Irish (4.4%), English (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 12/04/1867

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 1,915 people per square mile   (low).

Thompsontown, Pennsylvania map

19 residents are foreign born (2.9% Europe).

This borough:

3.0%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,158 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,453 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lancaster, PA (61.1 miles , pop. 56,348).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (92.9 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (117.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

East Salem, PA (1.7 miles),
Millerstown borough, PA (2.1 miles ),
McAlisterville, PA (2.3 miles ),
Mexico, PA (2.5 miles ),
Newport borough, PA (2.8 miles ),
Port Royal borough, PA (2.9 miles ),
Mifflintown borough, PA (2.9 miles ),
Mifflin borough, PA (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 40.56 N, Longitude: 77.23 W

Area code: 717

Distribution of median household income in Thompsontown, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Thompsontown, PA in 2022
Thompsontown satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +127 (+21.7%).
Most common industries in Thompsontown, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (10.1%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Wood products (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Social assistance (11.1%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Thompsontown, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (6.0%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.2%)

Average climate in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Thompsontown, Pennsylvania average temperatures Thompsontown, Pennsylvania average precipitation Thompsontown, Pennsylvania humidity Thompsontown, Pennsylvania wind speed Thompsontown, Pennsylvania snowfall Thompsontown, Pennsylvania sunshine Thompsontown, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 2.78. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2014 was 0.468. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.468
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2014 was 27.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Thompsontown-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 45.5 miles away from the Thompsontown borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.7 miles away from the borough center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thompsontown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 63% 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 187.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 176.9 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 65.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 216.8 miles away from Thompsontown center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 277.2 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 66.7 miles away from Thompsontown 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 Juniata County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Thompsontown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Thompsontown:

  • MEDA NIPPLE CONVALESCENT HOME ("RD #1, BOX 109")

Other hospitals and medical centers near Thompsontown:

  • MANOR AT PERRY VILLAGE, THE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA)
  • SAFE HAVEN SKILLED SERVICES, LLC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NEW BLOOMFIELD (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA)
  • NIPPLE CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LIVERPOOL, PA)
  • STONEBRIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUNCANNON, PA)
  • MANOR AT SUSQUEHANNA VILLAGE,THE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MILLERSBURG, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE MILLERSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MILLERSBURG, PA)

Amtrak station near Thompsontown:

  • 19 miles: LEWISTON (LEWISTOWN, HELEN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thompsontown:

  • Susquehanna University (about 25 miles; Selinsgrove, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,495)
  • Dickinson College (about 26 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,505)
  • Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg (about 27 miles; Harrisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 13,276)
  • Messiah College (about 31 miles; Mechanicsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,035)
  • Bucknell University (about 33 miles; Lewisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,418)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (about 36 miles; Middletown, PA; FT enrollment: 3,797)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 37 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 45,483)

Public elementary/middle school in Thompsontown:

Private elementary/middle school in Thompsontown:

  • GOOD WILL MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 22, Location: 1936 GOODVILLE RD, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Thompsontown

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • My Great Great Grandfather John Thompson was born in Thompsontown PA on May 4, 1799. From what I've been told and read in the family bible Thompsontown was founded by my Great Great Great Great Grandfather John Thompson.

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Thompsontown Volunteer Fire Company (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Daniel F. Clark - Politician, Kenneth Jadlowiec - Politician.

Juniata County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

W E SCHLEGEL INC (Population served: 750, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-14-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2014. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-30-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-30-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In DEC-2013. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-31-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-30-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In SEP-2013. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-14-2014), St Compliance achieved (JAN-14-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JAN-2013. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-12-2013)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 9 other older monitoring violations
BENNERS MHP (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-04-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-05-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-25-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2007), St Public Notif received (DEC-17-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 4 other older monitoring violations
MEXICO VARIETY PIZZA & VIDEO (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-08-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between NOV-05-2013 and DEC-05-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-24-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-07-2014)
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Thompsontown that have no violations reported:

  • WALKER TWP PK (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This borough:

2.0 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

54.1%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Thompsontown (2011 data):

  • First National Bank of Pennsylvania: Thompsontown Branch at Main And South Mill Streets, branch established on 1961/07/03. 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
  • The First National Bank of Mifflintown: Delaware Branch at Pa Route 333, North Of U.S. Route 22/322, branch established on 1989/12/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $386.8 mil, Deposits: $330.7 mil, headquarters in Mifflintown, PA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Thompsontown:

Marital status in Thompsontown, PA
  • Never married: 36.9%
  • Now married: 40.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Thompsontown:

  • High school or higher: 88.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Thompsontown, PA (based on Juniata County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,49733
Evangelical Protestant3,64531
Other1,7473
Catholic2641
None13,483-
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: 5
Juniata County:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Juniata County:

4.76 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

6.50 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

9.4%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Juniata County:

29.4%
Pennsylvania:

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

13.6%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Thompsontown:

47.3%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.3%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Thompsontown:

27.1%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Thompsontown:

11.2%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Thompsontown:

6.9
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.2%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

52.2%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.3%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Thompsontown, 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
Financial Administration 1$10,847$130,1640$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$584
Totals for Government 1$10,847$130,1643$584

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

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $33,000 ($53.14)
    General - Other: $26,000 ($41.87)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($40.26)
    Central Staff Services: $20,000 ($32.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($12.88)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($1.61)

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

  • Charges - Other: $8,000 ($12.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($6.44)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($3.22)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.83)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($3.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $42,000 ($67.63)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $44,000 ($70.85)
    Property: $25,000 ($40.26)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $3,000 ($4.83)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $217,000 ($349.44)

Businesses in Thompsontown, PA

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Thompsontown:

  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WJUN (1220 AM; 1 kW; MEXICO, PA)
  • WHP (580 AM; 5 kW; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WHYL (960 AM; 5 kW; CARLISLE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTKT (1460 AM; 5 kW; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thompsontown:

  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WQLV (98.9 FM; MILLERSBURG, PA; Owner: HEPCO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WQJU (107.1 FM; MIFFLINTOWN, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WJRC (90.9 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: SALT AND LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WCHX (105.5 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: MIFFLIN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVNW (96.7 FM; BURNHAM, PA; Owner: WVNW, INC.)
  • WRVV (97.3 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJAZ (91.7 FM; SUMMERDALE, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. COMMWEALTH SYS. HGHR ED)
  • WNNK-FM (104.1 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRBT (94.9 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCXR (103.7 FM; LEWISBURG, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMRF-FM (95.7 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WHKF (99.3 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Thompsontown:

  • WITF-TV (Channel 33; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WHTM-TV (Channel 27; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: HARRISBURG TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W12CA (Channel 12; ELLIOTTSBURG, PA; Owner: HEIRLOOM MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHP-TV (Channel 21; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W18BC (Channel 18; MIDDLEBURG, PA; Owner: HEIRLOOM MINISTRIES, INC.)

Thompsontown fatal accident list:

Jan 31, 2012 09:10 PM, Sr-333 Main St, Pond St, Lat: 40.564903, Lon: -77.233156, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 26, 1994 11:00 AM, 3002, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 25, 1982 05:99 PM, 00031, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 289ft / 88.1mTotal length
  • $4,464,000Total costs
  • 84,516Total average daily traffic
  • 15,980Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Thompsontown, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 211970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Thompsontown, PA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Thompsontown)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Old Hwy 22 & 322 (Lat: 40.539806 Lon: -77.153028), Type: Building, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQCG686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.530 MHz, 151.715 MHz, 151.557 MHz, 151.917 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2015, Expiration Date: 02/28/2025, Certifier: Kevin Dressler Mr., Registrant: Federal License Management, 175 Pine St, Suite 104, Williamsport, PA 17701-6549, Phone: (866) 908-2220, Fax: (570) 323-4002, Email:

  • Mobiles Loc 1-3, Lat: 40.539444 Lon: -77.271944, Call Sign: WQSL444, Licensee ID: L00008014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.800 MHz, 161.130 MHz, 161.055 MHz, 161.430 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/2023, Expiration Date: 10/24/2033, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree St, Nw, Box 41, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 660-4050, Email:

  • 35 Oberlin Road (Lat: 40.559778 Lon: -77.260694), Call Sign: WQTE900,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.637 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 457.837 MHz, 456.612 MHz, 457.887 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2023, Expiration Date: 01/17/2034, Certifier: Nevin Hurst, Registrant: Triangle Communications, Inc., 940 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557-9391, Phone: (717) 656-2211, Fax: (717) 656-3458, Email:

  • Lat: 40.543917 Lon: -77.297194, Call Sign: WRMP917,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 451.462 MHz, 456.462 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2021, Expiration Date: 05/14/2031, Certifier: Michelle A Bishop, Registrant: Skylines Unlimited Inc., 100 Stone Church Road, Carlisle, PA 17015, Phone: (717) 701-2156, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • THOMPSONTOWN, Zeiders Rd At Pfoutz Valley Rd (Lat: 40.580111 Lon: -77.190250), Type: Mast, Structure height: 86.3 m, Overall height: 87.5 m, Call Sign: WQJE720,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2008, Expiration Date: 08/13/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2012, Certifier: David J Saska, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • THOMPSONTOWN, Zeiders Road At Pfoutz Valley Road (Lat: 40.580111 Lon: -77.190250), Type: Mast, Structure height: 86.3 m, Overall height: 87.5 m, Call Sign: WRKA954, Licensee ID: L02154604,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2020, Expiration Date: 12/03/2030, Certifier: David Gibbons, Registrant: Centre Wisp Venture 6, 200 Innovation Blvd Box 219, State College, PA 16803, Phone: (814) 574-3124, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Thompsontown)

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of reported fires - 20 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Thompsontown, PA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (52.8%), and Outside Fires (28.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Thompsontown, PA
    • 5752.8%Structure Fires
    • 3128.7%Outside Fires
    • 1211.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 87.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Thompsontown, PA
Most common first names in Thompsontown, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2178.4 years
John1774.8 years
Charles1773.8 years
Robert1672.8 years
William1576.7 years
Anna1387.3 years
Harry1077.8 years
Helen979.5 years
Paul880.9 years
Dorothy874.5 years
Most common last names in Thompsontown, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hackenberger882.8 years
Dunn878.0 years
Schlegel782.1 years
Guyer779.0 years
Kauffman777.6 years
Zeigler767.4 years
Smith772.6 years
Cox672.7 years
Leach680.5 years
Pannebaker668.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Thompsontown, PA
  • 61.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.6%Wood
  • 7.9%Electricity
  • 3.6%Utility gas
  • 3.6%Coal or coke
  • 1.4%Other fuel
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Thompsontown, PA
  • 66.3%Electricity
  • 32.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.1%Utility gas


Thompsontown compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
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