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Armstrong County

Population in July 2008: 1,138. Population change since 2000: -5.1%
 

Males: 529  (46.5%)
Females: 609  (53.5%)

Median resident age:  41.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,177 (it was $32,850 in 2000)
West Kittanning:  $42,177
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,910
West Kittanning:  $22,910
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $100,193 (it was $70,400 in 2000)
West Kittanning:  $100,193
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

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Races in West Kittanning:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in West Kittanning: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (32.7%), Irish (14.9%), English (10.1%), Italian (9.2%), United States (7.3%), Polish (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 08/1900

Elevation: 980 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 2875 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in West Kittanning

  • High school or higher: 85.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Kittanning borough

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

6 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.5%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

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

West Kittanning:  2.4% ($1,672)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (34.8 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (237.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Applewold borough, PA (0.7 miles ), Kittanning borough, PA (0.8 miles ), West Hills, PA (1.0 miles ), Manorville borough, PA (1.4 miles ), Ford City borough, PA (1.7 miles ), Lenape Heights, PA (1.8 miles ), Ford Cliff borough, PA (1.9 miles ), Worthington borough, PA (2.4 miles ).

Latitude: 40.81 N, Longitude: 79.53 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,303 (+192.1%)
Workers who live and work in this borough: 135 (25.5%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 724

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Population change in the 1990s: +104 (+9.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)



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Crime in West Kittanning (2005):
  • 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)
  • 21 thefts (1385.2 per 100,000)
  • 1 auto theft (66.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 60.7 (higher means more crime, US average = 312.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  0.88
US city average:  3.00

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West Kittanning-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the West Kittanning borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 47.8 miles away from the borough center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.


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

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 65.1 miles away from West Kittanning center
On 10/16/1993 at 06:30:05, a magnitude 3.6 (3.4 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/3/2001 at 22:36:46, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.2 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 98.1 miles away from West Kittanning center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near West Kittanning:
  • ARMSTRONG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; KITTANNING, PA)
  • BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; BUTLER, PA)
  • INDIANA HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; INDIANA, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Kittanning:
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 25 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 29 miles; CLARION, PA; FT enrollment: 5,690)
  • SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 32 miles; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 7,903)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 35 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 2,246)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-MAIN CAMPUS (about 37 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 22,930)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (about 37 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 9,058)

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Average household size:
This borough:  2.2 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  65.1%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  7.5%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  3.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Kittanning, PA


3 people in homes for the mentally retarded


West Kittanning compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in West Kittanning (2009 data):
  • Farmers and Merchants Bank of Western Pennsylvania, National Association: Highlands-West Branch at 316 First Avenue Suite 101, branch established on 1970-04-15. Info updated 2008-04-15: Bank assets: $351.5 mil, Deposits: $312.6 mil, headquarters in Kittanning, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Armstrong County Pennsylvania:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for West Kittanning

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)United Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents31.5%19.7%15.9%12.0%4.4%
Congregations9.6%15.4%20.5%16.7%3.8%
NameChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)United Church of ChristChurch of the BrethrenEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents3.7%3.3%1.2%1.2%7.0%
Congregations3.2%4.5%1.3%3.2%21.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$862
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,870$34,4401$1,336
Streets and Highways 2$7,037$42,2221$1,551
Totals for Government 3$9,907$39,6284$3,749



West Kittanning government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • Charges - All Other: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $104,000
    Police Protection: $40,000
    General - Other: $23,000
    General Public Buildings: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $6,000
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    Libraries: $3,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $97,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $25,000
    All Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $84,000
    Individual Income: $72,000
    NEC: $31,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $73,000

4.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,063 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.00%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Westmoreland County, PA  0.99% ($30,585 average AGI)
from Allegheny County, PA  0.71% ($33,038)
from Butler County, PA  0.46% ($30,844)


4.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,098 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.66%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Westmoreland County, PA  0.85% ($30,404 average AGI)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.71% ($31,936)
to Butler County, PA  0.66% ($32,856)


Strongest AM radio stations in West Kittanning:
  • WTYM (1380 AM; 1 kW; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJAS (1320 AM; 6 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WPGR (1510 AM; 5 kW; MONROEVILLE, PA; Owner: MCL/ MCM- INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WECZ (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Kittanning:
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WLER-FM (97.7 FM; BUTLER, PA; Owner: WBUT, INC.)
  • WYTR (103.3 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WQED-FM (89.3 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WQMU (92.5 FM; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WLCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSVILLE, PA; Owner: LONGO MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Kittanning:
  • W25AX (Channel 25; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W60BL (Channel 60; BUTLER, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WBOA-LP (Channel 64; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • WCWB (Channel 22; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WCWB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WPCB-TV (Channel 40; GREENSBURG, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KDKA-TV (Channel 2; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPGH-TV (Channel 53; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPGH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBPA-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)


West Kittanning fatal accident list:
Sep 22, 2000 09:50 AM, Sr-1038, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Aug 25, 1990 08:00 AM, 1038, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 17,460
Total average daily truck traffic: 349
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 24,513

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 401 Arthur St, Type: Building, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: KGD884
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.3800 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/13/2002, Expiration Date: 03/31/2012
    Registrant: Federal Licensing, Inc., 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$63,9901$59,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$83,230
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9805.00

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