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Cambria County

Population in July 2008: 378. Population change since 2000: -7.6%
 

Males: 177  (46.9%)
Females: 201  (53.1%)

Median resident age:  43.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,084 (it was $22,604 in 2000)
Tunnelhill:  $28,084
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,596
Tunnelhill:  $16,596
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $71,651 (it was $49,100 in 2000)
Tunnelhill:  $71,651
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $80,691; Detached houses: $80,959; Townhouses or other attached units: $51,324; Mobile homes: $41,250

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Races in Tunnelhill:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Tunnelhill: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (22.2%), Polish (20.3%), Irish (19.6%), Italian (13.2%), English (6.1%), French (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 12/05/1876

Elevation: 2300 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 780 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Tunnelhill

  • High school or higher: 70.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tunnelhill borough

  • Never married: 31.8%
  • Now married: 45.5%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

12 residents are foreign born (2.9% Europe).

This borough:  2.9%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

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

Tunnelhill:  1.5% ($756)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (75.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (182.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Gallitzin borough, PA (0.8 miles ), Cresson borough, PA (1.6 miles ), Sankertown borough, PA (1.6 miles ), Loretto borough, PA (2.3 miles ), Lilly borough, PA (2.4 miles ), Ashville borough, PA (2.4 miles ), Duncansville borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Cassandra, PA (2.7 miles) .

Latitude: 40.48 N, Longitude: 78.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+6.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Rail transportation (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (9%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)



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Crime in Tunnelhill (2002):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 6 thefts (1459.9 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 58.4 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Crime in Tunnelhill (2003):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (250.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 10.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 321.8)

Average climate in Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania

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Tunnelhill-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 46.4 miles away from the Tunnelhill borough center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 tornado 49.1 miles away from the borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Tunnelhill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 51.1 miles away from Tunnelhill center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Tunnelhill:
  • BON SECOURS MERCY HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; ALTOONA, PA)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSP ALTOON (about 9 miles; ALTOONA, PA)
  • ALTOONA HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; ALTOONA, PA)

Amtrak station near Tunnelhill:
  • 8 miles: ALTOONA (1231 11TH AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tunnelhill:
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 11 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,516)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 22 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 33 miles; INDIANA, PA; FT enrollment: 12,307)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 43 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; FT enrollment: 38,248)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; FT enrollment: 4,672)
  • SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 64 miles; SHIPPENSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 6,330)

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Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), Saint Patricks Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  56.2%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  3.4%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  16.9%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  3.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Tunnelhill, PA


5 people in religious group quarters


Tunnelhill compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above 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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Tunnelhill travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Cambria County Pennsylvania:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (52%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Coal or coke (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Tunnelhill

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of the BrethrenPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents67.2%13.6%6.3%2.2%1.7%
Congregations29.7%23.2%7.3%4.5%4.9%
NameAmerican Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian and Missionary AllianceUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents0.9%0.9%0.8%0.7%5.5%
Congregations0.8%0.4%4.1%2.4%22.8%
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$1,143
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$233
Streets and Highways 0$0 3$274
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,650



Tunnelhill government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $13,000
    Central Staff Services: $12,000
    General - Other: $5,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $70,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000
  • Tax - Property: $28,000
    Individual Income: $11,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $28,000

3.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,835 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.35%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($297 average AGI)
Cambria County:  0.04%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Somerset County, PA  0.42% ($21,680 average AGI)
from Blair County, PA  0.32% ($30,783)
from Indiana County, PA  0.23% ($29,414)


4.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,968 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.02%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($111 average AGI)
Cambria County:  0.02%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Somerset County, PA  0.45% ($35,913 average AGI)
to Blair County, PA  0.40% ($28,300)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.38% ($29,854)


Strongest AM radio stations in Tunnelhill:
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WRTA (1240 AM; 1 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALTOONA TRANS-AUDIO CORP, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WRDD (1580 AM; 1 kW; EBENSBURG, PA)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPHB (1260 AM; 5 kW; PHILIPSBURG, PA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tunnelhill:
  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGLU (99.1 FM; EBENSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUZI (105.7 FM; PORTAGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WHPA (93.5 FM; BARNESBORO, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES INC.)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WBRX (94.3 FM; PATTON, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Tunnelhill:
  • W41CF (Channel 41; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WATM-TV (Channel 23; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • WTAJ-TV (Channel 10; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • W32AX (Channel 32; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
  • W57AH (Channel 57; BROCKPORT, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • WKBS-TV (Channel 47; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • WJAC-TV (Channel 6; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)


Tunnelhill fatal accident list:
Mar 18, 1992 03:20 AM, 2016, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

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