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Loretto, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 1,190 (79% urban, 21% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 
Males: 393  (33.1%)
Females: 797  (66.9%)
Median resident age:

20.4 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15940.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,428 (it was $30,357 in 2000)
Loretto:

$54,428
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $7,322 (it was $7,125 in 2000)

Loretto borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,111 (it was $67,000 in 2000)
Loretto:

$131,111
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $149,847; detached houses: $156,039; townhouses or other attached units: $99,837; in 2-unit structures: $152,983; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $213,364; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $115,390; mobile homes: $58,742; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $41,869

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,280.

March 2022 cost of living index in Loretto: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 47.4%
(42.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Loretto, PA (2022)
    • 1,07983.1%White alone
    • 997.6%Two or more races
    • 755.8%Black alone
    • 241.8%Hispanic
    • 171.3%Asian alone
    • 110.8%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Loretto, Pennsylvania as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Loretto is 65 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.88
Pennsylvania average:

2.60
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Ancestries: German (40.4%), Italian (12.4%), Irish (10.8%), African (6.8%), Polish (6.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/08/1845

Elevation: 1944 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 1,167 people per square mile   (low).

Loretto, Pennsylvania map

87 residents are foreign born (5.4% Europe).

This borough:

6.7%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,705 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,371 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (70.7 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (187.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Sankertown borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Cresson borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Gallitzin borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Ebensburg borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Chest Springs, PA (2.3 miles),
Tunnelhill borough, PA (2.3 miles ),
Lilly borough, PA (2.4 miles ),
Ashville borough, PA (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.51 N, Longitude: 78.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

Distribution of median household income in Loretto, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Loretto, PA in 2022

Property values in Loretto, PA

Loretto satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +53 (+4.7%).
Most common industries in Loretto, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (42.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Construction (3.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (29.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Rail transportation (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (50.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (3.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
  • Health care (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Loretto, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)

Average climate in Loretto, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Loretto, Pennsylvania average temperatures Loretto, Pennsylvania average precipitation Loretto, Pennsylvania humidity Loretto, Pennsylvania wind speed Loretto, Pennsylvania snowfall Loretto, Pennsylvania sunshine Loretto, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
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 79.7. This is about average.

City:

79.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.260. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.1 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 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.60
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.522. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.522
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
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 14.1 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 11.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.2
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 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0476
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Loretto-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 44.1 miles away from the Loretto borough center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F4 tornado 45.7 miles away from the borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Loretto-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 60% 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 183.5 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 114.4 miles away from Loretto center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 151.9 miles away from Loretto 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 137.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 324.2 miles away from Loretto center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 180.6 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).
Loretto topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Loretto:

  • PRODIGY DIALYSIS, LLC - EBENSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; EBENSBURG, PA)
  • CAMBRIA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; EBENSBURG, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; EBENSBURG, PA)
  • DAVITA - EBENSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; EBENSBURG, PA)
  • CAMBRIA RESIDENTIAL SERVS INC/ (Hospital, about 9 miles away; PORTAGE, PA)
  • PRODIGY DIALYSIS, LLC - CARROLLTOWN (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; CARROLLTOWN, PA)
  • CAMBRIA HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; SUMMERHILL, PA)

Airports located in Loretto:

Amtrak stations near Loretto:

  • 13 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.
  • 20 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.

College/University in Loretto:

  • Saint Francis University (Full-time enrollment: 2,636; Location: 117 Evergreen Dr; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.francis.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Loretto:

  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 13 miles; Altoona, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,656)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 20 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (about 29 miles; Indiana, PA; FT enrollment: 14,471)
  • Wyo Tech-Blairsville (about 32 miles; Blairsville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,602)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 46 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 45,483)
  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (about 48 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 4,893)
  • Seton Hill University (about 51 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)

Private elementary/middle school in Loretto:

  • ST MICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 157, Location: 301 SAINT ELIZABETH ST, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Loretto Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Loretto: Mount Assisi Monastery (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

38.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

1.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

People in group quarters in Loretto in 2010:

  • 873 people in college/university student housing
  • 50 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 4 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Loretto in 2000:

  • 825 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 15 people in religious group quarters
  • 9 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Loretto (2011 data):

  • S&T Bank: Loretto Branch at 180 St. Mary's Street, branch established on 1965/10/01. Info updated 2012/03/14: Bank assets: $4,099.9 mil, Deposits: $3,349.5 mil, headquarters in Indiana, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 60 total offices, Holding Company: S & T Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Loretto:

Marital status in Loretto, PA
  • Never married: 88.9%
  • Now married: 9.2%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 0.2%

For population 25 years and over in Loretto:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.4%
  • Unemployed: 55.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 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 - Loretto
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Loretto, 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.
Pennsylvania:

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.
State:

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%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.3%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Loretto:

56.3%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

25.4
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Loretto:

12.2%
State:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.9%
State:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Loretto:

7.0
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

27.6%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Loretto:

59.9%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

85.1%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Loretto, 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
Water Supply 0$0 2$340
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$156
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$1,019
Totals for Government 0$0 12$1,514

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $67,000 ($56.30)
    Water Utilities: $65,000 ($54.62)
    Housing and Community Development: $57,000 ($47.90)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($21.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($16.81)
    Regular Highways: $19,000 ($15.97)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($10.92)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($7.56)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($4.20)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($16.81)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($49.58)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($16.81)
    Other: $3,000 ($2.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $10,000 ($8.40)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($2.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $88,000 ($73.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $90,000 ($75.63)
  • Tax - Property: $27,000 ($22.69)
    Individual Income: $21,000 ($17.65)
    Public Utility License: $4,000 ($3.36)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($3.36)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $3,000 ($2.52)

Loretto government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $506,000 ($425.21)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $462,000 ($388.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $66,000 ($55.46)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000 ($18.49)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $258,000 ($216.81)

Strongest AM radio stations in Loretto:

  • WRDD (1580 AM; 1 kW; EBENSBURG, PA)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, 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.)
  • WRTA (1240 AM; 1 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALTOONA TRANS-AUDIO CORP, 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 Loretto:

  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WHPA (93.5 FM; BARNESBORO, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES INC.)
  • WGLU (99.1 FM; EBENSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBRX (94.3 FM; PATTON, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)
  • 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)
  • WUZI (105.7 FM; PORTAGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Loretto:

  • 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)
  • W57AH (Channel 57; BROCKPORT, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • W32AX (Channel 32; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
  • 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.)

Loretto fatal accident list:

Jul 11, 1992 02:23 AM, 1005, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 7, 1981 01:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.9mTotal length
  • 53,571Total average daily traffic
  • 7,986Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Loretto)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • LORETTO, 1 Mi N Of (Lat: 40.518083 Lon: -78.636722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 37.8 m, Call Sign: WQHR904,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 19325.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2017, Expiration Date: 10/19/2027, Certifier: Brian Feist, Registrant: Compros, Inc., 400 Highland Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, Phone: (814) 946-8100, Fax: (814) 472-2057, Email:

  • LORETTO, 266 Columbia St (Lat: 40.518083 Lon: -78.636639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQYX419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11625.0 MHz, 11625.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11625.0 MHz, 11625.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz... (+39 more), Grant Date: 02/21/2017, Expiration Date: 02/21/2027, Certifier: Robert Dillon, Registrant: In The Stix Broadband LLC, 128 High Street, Cresson, PA 16630, Phone: (814) 934-5518, Email:

  • Loretto, 1 Mi N Of (Lat: 40.518139 Lon: -78.636333), Type: Silo, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WRXG680, Licensee ID: L00002653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+7 more), Grant Date: 05/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/09/2033, Certifier: Art Martynuska, Registrant: Cambria County, Pa, 401 Candlelight Dr., Ebensburg, PA 15931, Phone: (814) 472-2050, Fax: (814) 472-1439, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC3OEX, Licensee ID: L02300213, Grant Date: 10/21/2019, Expiration Date: 10/21/2029, Certifier: Evan D Rieg, Registrant: Evan D Rieg, 812 Columbia Street, Loretto, PA 15940

  • Call Sign: KC3WMY, Licensee ID: L02687834, Grant Date: 08/01/2023, Expiration Date: 08/01/2033, Certifier: Eric Strom, Registrant: Eric Strom, 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA 15940


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: MEREDITH / ORE GLASAIR III (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30SX, N30SX, N-30SX, Serial Number: 3025, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 06/17/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 05/02/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Noonan, 246 Spring Hill Ln, Loretto, PA 15940
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5122M, N5122M, N-5122M, Serial Number: 10422, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/07/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin C Strohmier, 1375 Columbia St, Loretto, PA 15940

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$160,980
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$73,450
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0123.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Loretto, PA
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Most common first names in Loretto, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1780.2 years
John1771.8 years
Charles1080.7 years
Joseph981.1 years
Francis974.8 years
Robert873.7 years
Paul874.9 years
Michael767.0 years
Albert779.9 years
William779.4 years
Most common last names in Loretto, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Farabaugh1478.6 years
Krug980.0 years
Biter770.9 years
Schenk775.8 years
Itle786.3 years
Little771.3 years
Eckenrode773.9 years
Lenz575.8 years
Bender575.2 years
Hoover581.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Loretto, PA
  • 82.1%Utility gas
  • 9.0%Electricity
  • 4.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Loretto, PA
  • 52.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Wood
  • 8.0%Coal or coke


Loretto compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Loretto on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 1,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in religious group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (population 500+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (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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