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Lake Park, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 3,403 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +62.6%
Males: 1,533  (45.1%)
Females: 1,870  (54.9%)
Median resident age:

40.5 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28079.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,915 (it was $68,304 in 2000)
Lake Park:

$72,915
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,701 (it was $25,330 in 2000)

Lake Park village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $325,884 (it was $158,000 in 2000)
Lake Park:

$325,884
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $340,679; detached houses: $350,131; townhouses or other attached units: $340,070; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $259,001

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,080.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Park: 95.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.0%
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  • Races in Lake Park, NC (2022)
    • 2,63476.0%White alone
    • 3058.8%Hispanic
    • 2437.0%Black alone
    • 1664.8%Two or more races
    • 692.0%Asian alone
    • 90.3%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: American (11.2%), English (9.1%), British (6.4%), Russian (5.5%), European (4.4%), Italian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1994

Elevation: 650 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 4,276 people per square mile   (average).

Lake Park, North Carolina map

387 residents are foreign born (5.1% Latin America, 3.8% Europe, 1.5% Asia).

This village:

11.2%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,943 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,060 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charlotte, NC (13.9 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (453.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Hemby Bridge, NC (1.2 miles ),
Indian Trail, NC (1.3 miles ),
Stallings, NC (1.7 miles ),
Matthews, NC (2.3 miles ),
Wesley Chapel, NC (2.4 miles ),
Unionville, NC (2.5 miles ),
Mint Hill, NC (2.6 miles ),
Weddington, NC (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.09 N, Longitude: 80.63 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 704

Distribution of median household income in Lake Park, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Park, NC in 2022
Lake Park satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +1,998 (+2103.2%).
Most common industries in Lake Park, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (12.9%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.1%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Lake Park, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Computer specialists (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.3%)
  • Computer specialists (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)

Average climate in Lake Park, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lake Park, North Carolina average temperatures Lake Park, North Carolina average precipitation Lake Park, North Carolina humidity Lake Park, North Carolina wind speed Lake Park, North Carolina snowfall Lake Park, North Carolina sunshine Lake Park, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 84.4. This is about average.

City:

84.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.252. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.252
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.50
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.48. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.48
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00085. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00085
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Lake Park-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 17% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Lake Park village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/18/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Park-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 26% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from Lake Park center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 246.3 miles away from Lake Park center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 135.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 153.7 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 283.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 193.9 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 Union County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake Park topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Park:

  • LAKE PARK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; INDIAN TRAIL, NC)
  • WOODBEND GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MATTHEWS, NC)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MATTHEWS, NC)
  • RIDGEFIELD HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MONROE, NC)
  • KAREN LANE HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; MONROE, NC)
  • UNION REGIONAL HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MONROE, NC)
  • HOSPICE OF UNION COUNTY (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MONROE, NC)

Amtrak station near Lake Park:

  • 16 miles: CHARLOTTE (1914 N. TYRON ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Park:

  • Wingate University (about 14 miles; Wingate, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,125)
  • Queens University of Charlotte (about 14 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 2,083)
  • Central Piedmont Community College (about 15 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 15,371)
  • Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (about 16 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 2,518)
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte (about 17 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 22,807)
  • York Technical College (about 23 miles; Rock Hill, SC; FT enrollment: 3,572)
  • Winthrop University (about 25 miles; Rock Hill, SC; FT enrollment: 5,575)

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Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

76.3%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
111 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Lake Park:

Marital status in Lake Park, NC
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Park:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
North Carolina average:

11.7

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lake Park
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Park, NC (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant62,089156
Mainline Protestant23,39256
Catholic19,2051
Black Protestant4,36423
Other1,2225
None107,171-
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: 24
This county:

1.31 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Union County:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 20
Union County:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
This county:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 87
Union County:

4.73 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

7.6%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.2%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

54.7%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lake Park:

56.0%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Lake Park:

28.0
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.0%
North Carolina:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.6%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lake Park:

6.9
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lake Park:

33.2%
State:

33.7%

General health condition:
Lake Park:

63.1%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Lake Park:

83.7%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Park, NC 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
Other Government Administration 1$7,714$92,5687$2,197
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,725
Totals for Government 1$7,714$92,5688$3,922

Lake Park government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $334,000 ($98.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $185,000 ($54.36)
    Police Protection: $179,000 ($52.60)
    Regular Highways: $126,000 ($37.03)
    Central Staff Services: $85,000 ($24.98)
    General - Other: $42,000 ($12.34)
    Financial Administration: $38,000 ($11.17)
    Sewerage: $35,000 ($10.29)
    Housing and Community Development: $21,000 ($6.17)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $13,000 ($3.82)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $35,000 ($10.29)

Lake Park government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $82,000 ($24.10)
    Sewerage: $44,000 ($12.93)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($1.47)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $336,000 ($98.74)
    Highways: $97,000 ($28.50)
  • Tax - Property: $644,000 ($189.24)
    Other License: $2,000 ($0.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Park:

  • WNOW (1030 AM; daytime; 9 kW; MINT HILL, NC; Owner: CHARLOTTE METRO RADIO, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WDEX (1430 AM; 2 kW; MONROE, NC; Owner: NEW LIFE COMMUNITY TEMPLE OF FAITH, INC.)
  • WIXE (1190 AM; daytime; 2 kW; MONROE, NC; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGFY (1480 AM; 10 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFNZ (610 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WLTC (1370 AM; 20 kW; GASTONIA, NC)
  • WYFQ (930 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WCGC (1270 AM; 10 kW; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WHVN, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Park:

  • WRCM (91.9 FM; WINGATE, NC; Owner: COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE BROADCASTING CO)
  • WSSS (104.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSOC-FM (103.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWMG (96.1 FM; SHELBY, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKKT (96.9 FM; STATESVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRFX-FM (99.7 FM; KANNAPOLIS, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFAE (90.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY RADIO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WLNK (107.9 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WPEG (97.9 FM; CONCORD, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNKS (95.1 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLYT (102.9 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAV-FM (101.9 FM; GASTONIA, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • W264AF (100.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WYFQ-FM (93.5 FM; WADESBORO, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTHZ (94.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NC; Owner: DAVIDSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CO, INC)
  • WDAV (89.9 FM; DAVIDSON, NC; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF DAVIDSON COLLEGE)
  • WCHH (92.7 FM; HARRISBURG, NC; Owner: RADIO ONE OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WXRC (95.7 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: PACIFIC BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WFMX (105.7 FM; STATESVILLE, NC; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSGE (91.7 FM; DALLAS, NC; Owner: GASTON COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Park:

  • WGTB-LP (Channel 28; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC.)
  • WAFF (Channel 48; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WSOC-TV (Channel 9; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WSOC-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTVI (Channel 42; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WCCB (Channel 18; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W25BR (Channel 25; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WUNG-TV (Channel 58; CONCORD, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W52CW (Channel 52; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBTV (Channel 3; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS/WBTV, INC.)
  • WCNC-TV (Channel 36; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WCNC-TV, INC.)
  • WJZY (Channel 46; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WJZY-TV, INC.)
  • WWWB (Channel 55; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: WWWB-TV, INC.)
  • WAXN (Channel 64; KANNAPOLIS, NC; Owner: WSOC-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W34BN (Channel 34; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNSC-TV (Channel 30; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.9mTotal length
  • 233,550Total average daily traffic
  • 26,623Total average daily truck traffic
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lake Park, NC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Park, NC
  • 78.5%Utility gas
  • 19.9%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Park, NC
  • 69.1%Utility gas
  • 30.9%Electricity


Lake Park compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Lake Park on our top lists:

  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Ukraine (population 500+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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  • Benjamin L. Gatti (6)
  • Roland M. Ignacio (1)

Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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