Pocono Ranch Lands, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 1,062.
Males: 470  (44.3%)
Females: 592  (55.7%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,983
Pocono Ranch Lands:

$74,983
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,393

Pocono Ranch Lands CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $244,306
Pocono Ranch Lands:

$244,306
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $187,834; detached houses: $184,405
March 2022 cost of living index in Pocono Ranch Lands: 103.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.8%

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  • Races in Pocono Ranch Lands, PA (2022)
    • 1,11791.9%White alone
    • 564.6%Hispanic
    • 161.3%Asian alone
    • 121.0%Two or more races

Races in Pocono Ranch Lands detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (80.6%), Italian (5.4%), Russian (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

59 residents are foreign born (1.7% Europe, 1.5% Latin America, 1.2% Asia).

This place:

4.9%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,707 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,251 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (39.7 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (51.2 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (59.2 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Birchwood Lakes, PA (2.4 miles ),
Saw Creek, PA (2.6 miles ),
Crandon Lakes, NJ (2.8 miles ),
Conashaugh Lakes, PA (2.9 miles ),
Gold Key Lake, PA (2.9 miles ),
Sunrise Lake, PA (3.0 miles ),
Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA (3.2 miles ),
Hemlock Farms, PA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.18 N, Longitude: 74.97 W

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

4.1%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
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 18.6 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 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.38. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.38
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Pocono Ranch Lands-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Pocono Ranch Lands place center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 3/21/1976, a category F3 tornado 17.9 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pocono Ranch Lands-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 67% 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 276.3 miles away from Pocono Ranch Lands center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 194.2 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 81.4 miles away from Pocono Ranch Lands center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 239.1 miles away from Pocono Ranch Lands center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 237.1 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 80.5 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 Pike County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Pocono Ranch Lands:

  • SUSSEX COUNTY HOMESTEAD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NEWTON, NJ)
  • BELLE REVE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MILFORD, PA)
  • HEAD INJURY RECOVERY CTR AT HILLCREST (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MILFORD, PA)
  • ALL ASPECTS HOME HEALTH AGENCY, LLC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MILFORD, PA)
  • VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NEWTON, NJ)
  • BARN HILL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NEWTON, NJ)
  • NEWTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; NEWTON, NJ)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pocono Ranch Lands:

  • Sussex County Community College (about 14 miles; Newton, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 2,402)
  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 17 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,195)
  • Centenary College (about 25 miles; Hackettstown, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,271)
  • County College of Morris (about 31 miles; Randolph, NJ; FT enrollment: 6,427)
  • Orange County Community College (about 34 miles; Middletown, NY; FT enrollment: 4,742)
  • Lafayette College (about 36 miles; Easton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,562)
  • Marywood University (about 39 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,959)

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Pike 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 place:

3.1 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.4%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Pocono Ranch Lands:

Marital status in Pocono Ranch Lands, PA
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 46.0%
  • Separated: 7.0%
  • Widowed: 17.3%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Pocono Ranch Lands:

  • High school or higher: 87.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pocono Ranch Lands, PA (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,50011
Mainline Protestant3,53313
Evangelical Protestant1,35112
Other41
None39,981-
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: 8
Pike County:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Here:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
Pike County:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

8.6%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.3%
Pennsylvania:

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

10.5%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Pocono Ranch Lands:

  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • 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.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVNJ (1160 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVERSAL B/CASTING OF NEW YORK,INC.)
  • WLIB (1190 AM; 30 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS-NY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pocono Ranch Lands:

  • WNNJ-FM (103.7 FM; NEWTON, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSTOWN, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSBG (93.5 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WWYY (107.1 FM; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WKRF (107.9 FM; TOBYHANNA, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WTSX (96.7 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: PORT JERVIS BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRTY (91.1 FM; JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV COMMONWEALTH SYS HGR ED.)
  • WBYX (88.7 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: FOUR RIVERS COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WSUS (102.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBYH (89.1 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: 4 RIVERS COMMUNICATIONS B/G COMPANY)
  • WNJP (88.5 FM; SUSSEX, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTH.)
  • W245AC (96.9 FM; HARMONY TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKS (98.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORP OF NEW YORK)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPGP (88.3 FM; TAFTON, PA; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WRPJ (88.9 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pocono Ranch Lands:

  • WMBC-TV (Channel 63; NEWTON, NJ; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPXO-LP (Channel 34; EAST ORANGE, NJ; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WFME-TV (Channel 66; WEST MILFORD, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WWPS-LP (Channel 8; HAWLEY, ETC., PA; Owner: ROBERT G. NEUHAUS)
  • WNJB2 (Channel 58; BLAIRSTOWN, NJ; Owner: NJ PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.0mTotal length
  • $569,000Total costs
  • 6,577Total average daily traffic
  • 550Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,049Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pocono Ranch Lands, PA
  • 44.1%Electricity
  • 28.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Wood
  • 6.9%Other fuel
  • 5.6%Utility gas
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pocono Ranch Lands, PA
  • 87.0%Electricity
  • 13.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Pocono Ranch Lands compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.

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