Orrtanna, Pennsylvania

Submit your own pictures of this place and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2010: 173.
Population change since 2000: +2.4%
Males: 63  (36.6%)
Females: 110  (63.4%)
Median resident age:

53.2 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip code: 17353

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,647 (it was $41,875 in 2000)
Orrtanna:

$37,647
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,440 (it was $21,257 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $199,830 (it was $81,000 in 2000)
Orrtanna:

$199,830
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $288,408; detached houses: $286,891
March 2022 cost of living index in Orrtanna: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.9%

Compare current foreclosures near Orrtanna, PA:

Check out more offers near Orrtanna, PA.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2020 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Orrtanna is 49 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.

Latest news from Orrtanna, PA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Orrtanna, PA City Guides:

Ancestries: Irish (34.3%), American (28.6%), German (14.3%), Slavic (8.6%), Iranian (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 670 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 944 people per square mile   (low).

Orrtanna, Pennsylvania map

2 residents are foreign born (2.4% Asia).

This place:

2.4%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Orrtanna CDP:

1.1% ($917)
Pennsylvania:

1.6% ($1,552)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (29.4 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (54.3 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (117.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Cashtown-McKnightstown, PA (1.5 miles ),
McKnightstown, PA (1.5 miles ),
Cashtown, PA (1.6 miles ),
Fairfield borough, PA (2.1 miles ),
Arendtsville borough, PA (2.5 miles ),
Gettysburg borough, PA (2.6 miles ),
Carroll Valley borough, PA (2.7 miles ),
Biglerville borough, PA (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 39.85 N, Longitude: 77.36 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 717

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

Orrtanna satellite photo by USGS

Orrtanna tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%

Average climate in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Orrtanna, Pennsylvania average temperatures Orrtanna, Pennsylvania average precipitation Orrtanna, Pennsylvania humidity Orrtanna, Pennsylvania wind speed Orrtanna, Pennsylvania snowfall Orrtanna, Pennsylvania sunshine Orrtanna, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 91.2. This is worse than average.

City:

91.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.183. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.183
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.84
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.475. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.475
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Orrtanna-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the Orrtanna place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 16.4 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Orrtanna-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 57% 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 137.6 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 195.7 miles away from Orrtanna 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 77.4 miles away from Orrtanna center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 233.3 miles away from Orrtanna center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 135.5 miles away from Orrtanna 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 78.8 miles away from Orrtanna 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 Adams County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Orrtanna topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Orrtanna:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-GETTYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • LAUREL CARE NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, PA)
  • TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE GETTYSBURG (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG LUTHERAN NURSING REHAB CTR,THE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • GETTYSBURG CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; GETTYSBURG, PA)
  • ST JOSEPH'S MINISTRIES (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EMMITSBURG, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Orrtanna:

  • Gettysburg College (about 7 miles; Gettysburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,772)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 12 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 17 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 23 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Dickinson College (about 26 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,505)
  • McDaniel College (about 27 miles; Westminster, MD; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Frederick Community College (about 28 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear place borders

Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

THE KARMA GROUP (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
ORRTANNA UNITED METH CH (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Orrtanna that have no violations reported:

  • HICKORY BRIDGE FARM (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.0%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Orrtanna:

Marital status in Orrtanna, PA
  • Never married: 9.5%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 32.5%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Orrtanna:

  • High school or higher: 77.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Orrtanna, PA (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,85464
Catholic15,0497
Evangelical Protestant10,51059
Other9576
Black Protestant1802
None55,857-
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: 16
This county:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Adams County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Adams County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 77
This county:

7.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

7.8%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

25.6%
Pennsylvania:

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

13.0%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Orrtanna:

49.7%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.6%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Orrtanna:

30.7
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.7%
State:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Orrtanna:

21.1%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Orrtanna:

6.9
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Orrtanna:

45.7%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Orrtanna:

53.4%
Pennsylvania:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.5%
State:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Orrtanna, PA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Orrtanna:

  • WFKJ (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CASHTOWN, PA; Owner: JESUS IS LORD MINISTRIES INTERNATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGET (1320 AM; 1 kW; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMANY)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WHVR (1280 AM; 5 kW; HANOVER, PA)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WHYL (960 AM; 5 kW; CARLISLE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Orrtanna:

  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WZBT (91.1 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWMD (101.5 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WROZ (101.3 FM; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WARM-FM (103.3 FM; YORK, PA; Owner: WSBA LICO, INC.)
  • WHBO (92.7 FM; STARVIEW, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Orrtanna:

  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WPMT (Channel 43; YORK, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W51CY (Channel 51; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.7mTotal length
  • 2,424Total average daily traffic
  • 141Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,026Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1.5 Mi S Of Cashtown On Leg Rt 01001 (Lat: 39.872861 Lon: -77.361083), Call Sign: KXH858,
    Assigned Frequencies: 31.8400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2014, Expiration Date: 04/28/2024, Cancellation Date: 12/11/2018, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 251 Peach Tree Rd (Lat: 39.865111 Lon: -77.374417), Call Sign: WQZA998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.287 MHz, 451.562 MHz, 456.562 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 456.737 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2017, Expiration Date: 03/24/2027, Certifier: Cindy Myers, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: N3ZLB, Licensee ID: L01479640, Grant Date: 04/02/2009, Expiration Date: 04/02/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2021, Registrant: John F Chiuchiolo, 195 Peach Tree Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353-9753

  • Call Sign: KB3TUF, Licensee ID: L01537776, Grant Date: 12/22/2009, Expiration Date: 12/22/2019, Cancellation Date: 12/23/2021, Certifier: Peter A Diaz, Registrant: Peter A Diaz, 421 Buchanan Valley Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353

  • Call Sign: KB3TUG, Licensee ID: L01537777, Grant Date: 12/22/2009, Expiration Date: 12/22/2019, Cancellation Date: 12/23/2021, Certifier: William M Sipling, Registrant: William M Sipling, 835 Ortanna Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353

  • Call Sign: KC3GPC, Licensee ID: L02004091, Grant Date: 02/29/2016, Expiration Date: 02/28/2026, Certifier: David R Duggin, Registrant: David R Duggin, 345 Oak Drive, Orrtanna, PA 17353

  • Call Sign: KC3JTX, Licensee ID: L02130114, Grant Date: 09/18/2017, Expiration Date: 09/18/2027, Certifier: Steven W Watts Jr, Registrant: Steven W Watts Jr, 135 Poplar Springs Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353

  • Call Sign: KC3VZT, Licensee ID: L02479583, Grant Date: 05/02/2023, Expiration Date: 05/02/2033, Certifier: William J Kunkle, Registrant: William J Kunkle, 1948 Carroll\'s Tract Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353

  • Call Sign: KC3WHI, Licensee ID: L02679520, Grant Date: 06/24/2023, Expiration Date: 06/24/2033, Certifier: John E Sheaffer, Registrant: John E Sheaffer, 145 Gun Club Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6141E, N6141E, N-6141E, Serial Number: 46241, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 11/07/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 11/12/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Roger P Lougee, 175 Church Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 782DJ, N782DJ, N-782DJ, Serial Number: 24-1592, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 12/12/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Eduardo Leandro, 1366 Evergreen Way, Orrtanna, PA 17353, Other Owners: Yeonsu Kim
  • Aircraft: CHROMA BLADE (Category: Land), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 792RF, N792RF, N-792RF, Serial Number: MAC00E05D912957, Certificate Issue Date: 11/16/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Larry Dillon, 390 Miltonberger Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8867S, N8867S, N-8867S, Serial Number: 15062167, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 10/11/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 10/02/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Michael L Cooper-White, 980 Mount Carmel Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fire incidents - 40 took place in 2005, and the least - 1 in 2017. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Orrtanna, PA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (52.4%), and Outside Fires (33.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Orrtanna, PA
    • 9852.4%Structure Fires
    • 6333.7%Outside Fires
    • 189.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 84.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Orrtanna, PA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Orrtanna, PA
  • 57.9%Utility gas
  • 18.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Orrtanna, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Orrtanna compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median household income 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Bradley J. Wagner (5)
  • Sam F. Stover (2)
  • Jennifer Steets (1)

Total of 8 patent applications in 2008-2024.