Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 4,372.
Males: 2,216  (50.7%)
Females: 2,156  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 18610.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,456
Indian Mountain Lake:

$64,456
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,565

Indian Mountain Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,700
Indian Mountain Lake:

$202,700
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $233,754; detached houses: $230,622

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,178.

March 2022 cost of living index in Indian Mountain Lake: 99.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.0%
(13.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.2% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Indian Mountain Lake, PA (2022)
    • 2,58963.2%White alone
    • 78219.1%Hispanic
    • 57314.0%Black alone
    • 761.9%Asian alone
    • 491.2%Two or more races
    • 230.6%Other race alone

Races in Indian Mountain Lake detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (26.7%), Guyanese (6.2%), Irish (6.2%), Trinidadian and Tobagonian (6.2%), Polish (4.3%), Scottish (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

347 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 3.9% Europe).

This place:

8.4%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,133 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,438 (2.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bethlehem, PA (27.0 miles , pop. 71,329).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (71.7 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (72.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Sun Valley, PA (1.4 miles ),
Towamensing Trails, PA (2.0 miles ),
Sierra View, PA (2.1 miles ),
Albrightsville, PA (2.2 miles ),
Holiday Pocono, PA (2.4 miles ),
Effort, PA (2.4 miles ),
Emerald Lakes, PA (2.7 miles ),
Brodheadsville, PA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.00 N, Longitude: 75.51 W

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

3.3%
Pennsylvania:

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.1. This is about average.

City:

65.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 10.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.147. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 12.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.38. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.38
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 0.0255. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0255
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Indian Mountain Lake-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/26/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the Indian Mountain Lake place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1976, a category F3 tornado 17.2 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Indian Mountain Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% 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 250.2 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 54.2 miles away from Indian Mountain Lake center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 212.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 259.6 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 53.6 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 256.4 miles away from Indian Mountain Lake 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 Carbon County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Indian Mountain Lake:

  • PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR, INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • PALMERTON HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; PALMERTON, PA)
  • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • LAUREL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE SLATEBELT (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; WIND GAP, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Indian Mountain Lake:

  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 18 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,195)
  • Lehigh Carbon Community College (about 25 miles; Schnecksville, PA; FT enrollment: 4,391)
  • Northampton County Area Community College (about 25 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 7,195)
  • King's College (about 26 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)
  • Wilkes University (about 26 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • Lafayette College (about 27 miles; Easton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,562)
  • Muhlenberg College (about 29 miles; Allentown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,792)

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Carbon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.3%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Indian Mountain Lake:

Marital status in Indian Mountain Lake, PA
  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

For population 25 years and over in Indian Mountain Lake:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 64.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Indian Mountain Lake, PA (based on Carbon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant14,61352
Catholic12,41814
Evangelical Protestant1,94318
Orthodox2642
Other1623
None35,849-
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: 13
Carbon County:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Carbon County:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Here:

2.85 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
This county:

8.39 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

9.1%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.6%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.4%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Indian Mountain Lake:

  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WILT (960 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT POCONO, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WYNS (1160 AM; 4 kW; LEHIGHTON, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Indian Mountain Lake:

  • WRTY (91.1 FM; JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV COMMONWEALTH SYS HGR ED.)
  • WKRF (107.9 FM; TOBYHANNA, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBYX (88.7 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: FOUR RIVERS COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WPZX (105.9 FM; POCONO PINES, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • W219CN (91.7 FM; ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • WSBG (93.5 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WWYY (107.1 FM; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WAMT (103.1 FM; FREELAND, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Indian Mountain Lake:

  • W24BB (Channel 24; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBRE-TV (Channel 28; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • WYOU (Channel 22; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • WFMZ-TV (Channel 69; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLVT-TV (Channel 39; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WQPX (Channel 64; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: PAXSON SCRANTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBPH-TV (Channel 60; BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: SONSHINE FAMILY TELEVISION CORPORATION)
Indian Mountain Lake fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Indian Mountain Lake fatal accident list:

Mar 20, 2015 12:42 AM, Sr-115, Allegheney Dr, Lat: 41.008669, Lon: -75.476600, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Dec 13, 2015 04:19 AM, Sr-115, Lat: 40.998358, Lon: -75.461636, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 1, 2011 06:00 AM, Toll Rd, Lat: 40.989850, Lon: -75.476539, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 18, 2009 06:40 AM, Toll Rd, Russell Ct, Lat: 40.999722, Lon: -75.473817, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 19, 2006 10:17 PM, Sr-115, Allegheny Rd, Lat: 41.008610, Lon: -75.476590, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 24, 2003 12:20 AM, Sr-115, Lat: 40.995623, Lon: -75.458808, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Oct 28, 2001 01:56 AM, Sr-115, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • 15,362Total average daily traffic
  • 1,315Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,303Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Indian Mountain Lake, PA
  • 59.4%Electricity
  • 20.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.7%Coal or coke
  • 2.1%Wood
  • 1.8%Other fuel
  • 0.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Indian Mountain Lake, PA
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 10.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.4%Other fuel


Indian Mountain Lake compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

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