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Salix, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 1,149.
Males: 529  (46.1%)
Females: 620  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

34.2 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15952.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,905
Salix:

$54,905
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,885

Salix CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,400
Salix:

$114,400
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,856; detached houses: $213,880

Median gross rent in 2022: $648.

March 2022 cost of living index in Salix: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.4%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Salix, PA (2022)
    • 1,18692.9%White alone
    • 403.1%Two or more races
    • 383.0%Black alone

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



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Salix, Pennsylvania as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salix is 1,354 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (49.0%), Italian (8.8%), American (5.8%), Polish (4.7%), Pennsylvania German (4.6%), English (3.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2052 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,443 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,312 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (64.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (192.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Salix-Beauty Line Park, PA (0.5 miles ),
St. Michael-Sidman, PA (1.5 miles ),
Dunlo, PA (1.5 miles ),
Sidman, PA (1.5 miles ),
St. Michael, PA (1.6 miles ),
Beaverdale-Lloydell, PA (2.0 miles ),
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA (2.1 miles ),
South Fork borough, PA (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.30 N, Longitude: 78.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

Distribution of median household income in Salix, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salix, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 79.3. This is about average.

City:

79.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.260. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.260
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.60. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.60
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.606. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.606
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0476. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0476
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Salix-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.6 miles away from the Salix place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F4 tornado 43.2 miles away from the place center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salix-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 59% 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 171.2 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 118.5 miles away from Salix center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from Salix 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 143.9 miles away from Salix center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 168.3 miles away from Salix center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 178.3 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 Cambria County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Salix:

  • DAVITA - JOHNSTOWN (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; JOHNSTOWN, PA)
  • CHOICE HOME DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; JOHNSTOWN, PA)
  • CAMBRIA HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; SUMMERHILL, PA)
  • CONEMAUGH REGIONAL HOSPICE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; JOHNSTOWN, PA)
  • WINDBER HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; WINDBER, PA)
  • WINDBER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; WINDBER, PA)
  • CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WINDBER, PA)

Amtrak station near Salix:

  • 9 miles: JOHNSTOWN (47 WALNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salix:

  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 5 miles; Johnstown, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,815)
  • Saint Francis University (about 16 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 26 miles; Altoona, PA; FT enrollment: 3,656)
  • Wyo Tech-Blairsville (about 27 miles; Blairsville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,602)
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (about 31 miles; Indiana, PA; FT enrollment: 14,471)
  • Seton Hill University (about 42 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 43 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)

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Cambria County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

ADAMS TWP WATER AUTH (Population served: 2,000, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (DEC-28-2007), Fed Compliance achieved (FEB-21-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2008)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUL-2005. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2006)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.2%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.2%
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 Salix (2011 data):

  • 1st Summit Bank: Salix Branch at 1148 Forest Hills Drive, branch established on 1980/08/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $730.5 mil, Deposits: $653.3 mil, headquarters in Johnstown, PA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: 1st Summit Bancorp Of Johnstown, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Salix:

Marital status in Salix, PA
  • Never married: 37.7%
  • Now married: 47.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Salix:

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salix, PA (based on Cambria County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic64,83156
Mainline Protestant24,819101
Evangelical Protestant9,20867
Black Protestant2,0666
Orthodox1,58112
Other6095
None40,565-
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: 31
Cambria County:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Cambria County:

0.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
Cambria County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 82
This county:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

10.9%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Cambria County:

31.3%
Pennsylvania:

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

8.7%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Salix:

  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WNTJ (1490 AM; 1 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRO (1230 AM; 1 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: GREATER JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • 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.)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHJB (1600 AM; 5 kW; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: JOHN H. CESSNA)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salix:

  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • 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)
  • WGLU (99.1 FM; EBENSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMTZ (96.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUZI (105.7 FM; PORTAGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCCL (101.7 FM; CENTRAL CITY, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Salix:

  • WJAC-TV (Channel 6; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • WNPA (Channel 19; JEANNETTE, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PITTSBURGH INC.)
  • WWCP-TV (Channel 8; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: PEAK MEDIA OF PA LICENSEE LLC)

Salix fatal accident list:

Aug 1, 2015 10:24 PM, Sr-160 Forest Hills Dr, Lat: 40.292933, Lon: -78.770497, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.8mTotal length
  • 8,486Total average daily traffic
  • 719Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,074Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: W3POE, Grant Date: 10/06/1994, Expiration Date: 12/12/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002, Registrant: Walter M Allen, 102 Taylor Ln, Salix, PA 15952

  • Call Sign: KB3LBT, Licensee ID: L00855728, Grant Date: 02/04/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Certifier: Stanley H Avramis Jr, Registrant: Stanley H Avramis Jr, 762 Forest Hills Dr, Salix, PA 15952

  • Call Sign: KC3EQP, Licensee ID: L01930805, Grant Date: 03/30/2015, Expiration Date: 03/30/2025, Certifier: James M Webb, Registrant: James M Webb, 123 C And B Drive, Salix, PA 15952

  • Call Sign: KC3IDL, Licensee ID: L02064802, Grant Date: 11/18/2016, Expiration Date: 11/18/2026, Certifier: Amy Webb, Registrant: Amy Webb, 123 C And B Drive, Salix, PA 15952


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salix, PA
  • 48.6%Electricity
  • 42.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.6%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salix, PA
  • 84.6%Electricity
  • 8.7%Coal or coke
  • 6.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Salix compared to Pennsylvania 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Salix on our top lists:

  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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Total of 8 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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