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Wampum, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 548 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.2%
 
Males: 238  (43.6%)
Females: 310  (56.4%)
Median resident age:

50.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 16157.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,144 (it was $29,205 in 2000)
Wampum:

$55,144
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,404 (it was $15,598 in 2000)

Wampum borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,079 (it was $70,100 in 2000)
Wampum:

$88,079
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,206; detached houses: $172,134; townhouses or other attached units: $191,882; in 2-unit structures: $79,261; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $209,332; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $184,031; mobile homes: $71,612; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $112,885

Median gross rent in 2022: $631.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wampum: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.4%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Wampum, PA (2022)
    • 51292.3%White alone
    • 193.4%Two or more races
    • 162.9%Other race alone
    • 61.1%Asian alone
    • 50.9%American Indian alone
    • 40.7%Hispanic

Races in Wampum 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 Wampum, Pennsylvania as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wampum is 614 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Wampum by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(324.1)		1
(139.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(286.1)		2
(290.3)		0
(0.0)		2
(296.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2
(324.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(139.1)		3
(421.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(143.1)		1
(145.1)		2
(292.8)		0
(0.0)		3
(445.1)		1
(150.4)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		6
(972.4)		5
(697.4)		7
(973.6)		6
(842.7)		10
(1,429)		3
(429.2)		7
(1,016)		2
(292.8)		2
(296.7)		0
(0.0)		5
(751.9)		1
(153.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(139.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(290.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index126.466.948.763.257.184.4108.932.271.231.240.66.1

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Crime rate in Wampum detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
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Ancestries: Italian (20.7%), American (14.9%), German (10.3%), Irish (6.3%), Scotch-Irish (5.2%), Polish (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/19/1876

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 0.92 square miles.

Population density: 595 people per square mile   (low).

Wampum, Pennsylvania map

8 residents are foreign born

This borough:

1.4%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,111 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,184 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Youngstown, OH (21.6 miles , pop. 82,026).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (36.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (280.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Chewton, PA (0.8 miles ),
New Beaver borough, PA (1.4 miles ),
West Pittsburg, PA (1.8 miles ),
Ellwood City borough, PA (1.9 miles ),
Koppel borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Ellport borough, PA (2.1 miles ),
Big Beaver borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
New Galilee borough, PA (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.89 N, Longitude: 80.34 W

Area code: 724

Distribution of median household income in Wampum, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wampum, PA in 2022
Wampum satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+2.0%).
Most common industries in Wampum, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (17.3%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Wood products (3.6%)
  • Educational services (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Wampum, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)

Average climate in Wampum, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Wampum, Pennsylvania average temperatures Wampum, Pennsylvania average precipitation Wampum, Pennsylvania humidity Wampum, Pennsylvania wind speed Wampum, Pennsylvania snowfall Wampum, Pennsylvania sunshine Wampum, 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 99.3. This is worse than average.

City:

99.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.139. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.139
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 7.85. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.85
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.753. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.753
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 22.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 0.00256. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00256
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Wampum-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the Wampum borough center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the borough center killed 9 people and injured 120 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wampum-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 41.8 miles away from Wampum center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 65.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 242.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 24.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 267.1 miles away from Wampum center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 79.8 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 Lawrence County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wampum topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wampum:

  • ELLWOOD CITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; ELLWOOD CITY, PA)
  • MARY EVANS EXTENDED CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ELLWOOD CITY, PA)
  • ELLWOOD CITY HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; ELLWOOD CITY, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE ELLWOOD CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; ELLWOOD CITY, PA)
  • HILLVIEW MANOR - LAWRENCE COUN (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NEW CASTLE, PA)
  • BLAIR NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BEAVER FALLS, PA)
  • JAMESON HOSPICE OF LAWRENCE COUNTY (Hospital, about 8 miles away; NEW CASTLE, PA)

Airports located in Wampum:

Operable nuclear power plants near Wampum:

  • 19 miles: Beaver Valley 1 and 2 in Shippingport, PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wampum:

  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (about 20 miles; Slippery Rock, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,424)
  • Youngstown State University (about 22 miles; Youngstown, OH; FT enrollment: 11,575)
  • Butler County Community College (about 23 miles; Butler, PA; FT enrollment: 2,518)
  • Grove City College (about 24 miles; Grove City, PA; FT enrollment: 2,560)
  • Robert Morris University (about 27 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 34 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Community College of Allegheny County (about 35 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 13,486)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Wampum: Saint Monica Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wampum Run (A), Eckles Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Breakaway Tours (Tours & Charters; Po Box 95).

Birthplace of: Dick Allen - Baseball player, William V. McBride - General, Hank Allen - Baseball player, Ron Allen (baseball) - Baseball player.

Lawrence 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 Wampum and their reported violations in the past:

BOROUGH OF WAMPUM WATER DEPT (Population served: 676, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-08-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-08-2011)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-07-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2011)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-22-2011)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-03-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-05-2008 to SEP-05-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-05-2008)
  • 13 regular monitoring violations
  • 7 other older monitoring violations
STONECREST GOLF COURSE SNACK (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation

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

  • NEW BEAVER BOROUGH FIRE CO (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • POLISH WHITE EAGLE SOCIETY (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This borough:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

62.6%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Wampum (2011 data):

  • Northwest Savings Bank: Wampum Branch at 342 Main Street, branch established on 1962/09/24. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $7,975.9 mil, Deposits: $5,985.6 mil, headquarters in Warren, PA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 172 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Wampum:

Marital status in Wampum, PA
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 45.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

For population 25 years and over in Wampum:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
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

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Wampum
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wampum, PA (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic25,11311
Mainline Protestant13,99059
Evangelical Protestant11,73976
Other1,1544
Orthodox7617
Black Protestant7387
None37,613-
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: 15
Lawrence County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

0.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Here:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 59
Lawrence County:

6.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

28.1%
Pennsylvania:

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

14.9%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.2%
State:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Wampum:

43.0%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

31.8
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Wampum:

19.2%
State:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

17.5%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Wampum:

6.6
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Wampum:

41.6%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Wampum:

54.1%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Wampum:

84.7%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wampum, 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
Streets and Highways 2$7,324$43,9440$0
Financial Administration 1$1,511$18,1321$432
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$350
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$1,665
Totals for Government 3$8,834$35,33610$2,447

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $407,000 ($742.70)
    Water Utilities: $232,000 ($423.36)
    Sewerage: $145,000 ($264.60)
    Central Staff Services: $109,000 ($198.91)
    Regular Highways: $107,000 ($195.26)
    General - Other: $87,000 ($158.76)
    Police Protection: $43,000 ($78.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($25.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($10.95)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($7.30)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $23,000 ($41.97)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $217,000 ($395.99)
    Other: $3,000 ($5.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($3.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($1.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($7.30)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($5.47)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $564,000 ($1029.20)
    Water Utilities: $229,000 ($417.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $31,000 ($56.57)
  • Tax - Property: $77,000 ($140.51)
    Individual Income: $50,000 ($91.24)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $14,000 ($25.55)
    Public Utility License: $12,000 ($21.90)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $3,000 ($5.47)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $583,000 ($1063.87)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $504,000 ($919.71)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $79,000 ($144.16)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $436,000 ($795.62)

Businesses in Wampum, PA

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Wampum:

  • WKST (1200 AM; 5 kW; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBZY (1280 AM; 5 kW; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKBN (570 AM; 5 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNIO (1390 AM; 10 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBVP (1230 AM; 1 kW; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: IORIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wampum:

  • WJST (92.1 FM; ELLWOOD CITY, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAMO-FM (106.7 FM; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: MCL/MCM-INC)
  • WHOT-FM (101.1 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVMN (90.1 FM; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WOGF (104.3 FM; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WITX (90.9 FM; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: BEAVER FALLS EDUC. B/C FOUNDATION)
  • WQXK (105.1 FM; SALEM, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYTN (91.7 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WYFM (102.9 FM; SHARON, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WICT (95.1 FM; GROVE CITY, PA; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRBP (101.9 FM; HUBBARD, OH; Owner: STOP 26-RIVERBEND, INC.)
  • WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWIZ (103.9 FM; MERCER, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Wampum:

  • W56CL (Channel 56; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKBN-TV (Channel 27; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • W66BQ (Channel 66; BEAVER, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFMJ-TV (Channel 21; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: WFMJ TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WYFX-LP (Channel 62; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WYTV (Channel 33; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF YOUNGSTOWN, LLC)
  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFXI-CA (Channel 17; MERCER, PA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KDKA-TV (Channel 2; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WNEO (Channel 45; ALLIANCE, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WPGH-TV (Channel 53; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPGH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBPA-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WWBP-LP (Channel 25; FREEDOM, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W50BF (Channel 50; SHARON, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • Wampum, Pennsylvania
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents15
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Fatal accident count13593
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents20197
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons4113
  • Fatalities14997
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents34644
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents785
See more detailed statistics of Wampum fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 42.4mTotal length
  • $1,480,000Total costs
  • 84,513Total average daily traffic
  • 8,753Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Wampum, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 131990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wampum, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wampum)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Gateway Interchange 7.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 40.904222 Lon: -80.494500), Call Sign: KFX319,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.195 MHz, 156.225 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2023, Expiration Date: 08/11/2033, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce St, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Fax: (407) 333-2310, Email:

  • Csx Row Pittsburgh Lake Erie & Sh 18 Int (Lat: 40.882000 Lon: -80.333111), Type: Pole, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: KNNQ402,
    Assigned Frequencies: 896.887 MHz, 896.937 MHz, 896.987 MHz, 897.887 MHz, 897.937 MHz, 897.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Certifier: Robert M Vandeberg, Registrant: Transportation Technology Ctr Inc, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Fax: (719) 584-7145

  • Pittsburgh Lake Erie & Sh 18 Int (Lat: 40.881667 Lon: -80.349722), Type: Pole, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: KNNR944, Licensee ID: L00003681,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.230 MHz, 160.320 MHz, 160.395 MHz, 160.785 MHz, 160.890 MHz, 161.265 MHz, 161.415 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2001, Expiration Date: 04/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/18/2011, Certifier: Larry W Allen, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc., 6735 Southpoint Drive South, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 332-5965, Fax: (904) 332-6048, Email:

  • Lat: 40.888444 Lon: -80.337111, Call Sign: WQSH313,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.230 MHz, 160.650 MHz, 160.785 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Shantrice Cruse-Scott, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 279-6938, Fax: (904) 332-6013, Email:

  • Lat: 40.847889 Lon: -80.345583, Call Sign: WSAY230,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, 451.512 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 452.037 MHz, 452.312 MHz, 456.187 MHz, 456.512 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 457.037 MHz, 457.312 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2024, Expiration Date: 02/22/2034, Certifier: Marty Katherine Stout, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wampum)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: ENSTROM F-28A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 194E, N194E, N-194E, Serial Number: 009, Airworthiness Date: 04/22/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 07/15/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas L Ferree, 261 Henry St, Wampum, PA 16157
  • Aircraft: BRANTLY B-2B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2238U, N2238U, N-2238U, Serial Number: 479, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Ben Panella, 2750 Old Route 18, Wampum, PA 16157
  • Aircraft: MCMILLIN ROBERT E VANS RV-9 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-E2A (150 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 535WP, N535WP, N-535WP, Serial Number: 90825, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Mcmillin, 760 Chewton Wurtemburg Rd, Wampum, PA 16157
  • Aircraft: BRANTLY B-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5986X, N5986X, N-5986X, Serial Number: 130, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 12/27/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Benjamin Panella, 2750 Old Route 18, Wampum, PA 16157
  • Aircraft: MCMILLIN ROBERT E SPARROW II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 775RM, N775RM, N-775RM, Serial Number: CA-317, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 03/29/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 02/09/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Mcmillin, 760 Chewton Wurtemburg Rd, Wampum, PA 16157
  • Aircraft: KOLB MARK III (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 80455, N80455, N-80455, Serial Number: K99-418, Airworthiness Date: 10/26/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas L Ferree, 261 Henry St, Wampum, PA 16157

Most common first names in Wampum, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John5678.4 years
William4271.8 years
Mary4177.2 years
James3373.0 years
Robert2970.6 years
Joseph2973.9 years
Charles2675.3 years
George2273.9 years
Frank1878.4 years
Helen1679.3 years
Most common last names in Wampum, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Allen1775.9 years
Houk1375.2 years
Mcdonald1271.6 years
Stelter1072.2 years
Huffman1077.5 years
Mills972.2 years
Murphy978.3 years
Craven977.2 years
Hennon977.0 years
Kelly880.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wampum, PA
  • 85.3%Utility gas
  • 7.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.6%Electricity
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wampum, PA
  • 62.8%Utility gas
  • 37.2%Electricity


Wampum compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 9 other airmen in this city.
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