Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 697.
Males: 368  (52.9%)
Females: 329  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

48.0 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15344.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,040
Dry Tavern:

$65,040
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,472

Dry Tavern CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,922
Dry Tavern:

$152,922
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $164,584; detached houses: $169,271; mobile homes: $45,724
March 2022 cost of living index in Dry Tavern: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%

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Ancestries: Polish (29.8%), English (23.8%), Scotch-Irish (15.5%), Irish (11.6%), Croatian (8.3%), Italian (6.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,453 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,455 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Allentown, PA (19.1 miles , pop. 106,632).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (63.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Lehighton borough, PA (1.3 miles ),
Weissport borough, PA (1.4 miles ),
Weissport East, PA (1.6 miles ),
Parryville borough, PA (1.7 miles ),
Bowmanstown borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Jim Thorpe borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Slatedale, PA (2.3 miles ),
Palmerton borough, PA (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.81 N, Longitude: 75.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 610

Distribution of median household income in Dry Tavern, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dry Tavern, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
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 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.0642. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0642
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 7.85. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.85
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.803. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.803
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 13.0. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.0
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 0.0255. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0255
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Dry Tavern-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 4% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/26/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Dry Tavern place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 22.6 miles away from the place center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dry Tavern-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 65% 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 232.8 miles away from Dry Tavern 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 36.9 miles away from Dry Tavern center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 228.7 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 36.4 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 248.0 miles away from Dry Tavern center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 276.2 miles away from Dry Tavern 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 Greene County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Dry Tavern:

  • BLUE MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; LEHIGHTON, PA)
  • GNADEN HUETTEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; LEHIGHTON, PA)
  • SUMMIT AT BLUE MOUNTAIN NURSING AND REHAB CTR, THE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; LEHIGHTON, PA)
  • MAHONING VALLEY NURSING AND RE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; LEHIGHTON, PA)
  • PALMERTON HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; PALMERTON, PA)
  • REDCO GROUP/SUMMIT HILL,THE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; SUMMIT HILL, PA)
  • ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; COALDALE, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dry Tavern:

  • Lehigh Carbon Community College (about 12 miles; Schnecksville, PA; Full-time enrollment: 4,391)
  • Muhlenberg College (about 19 miles; Allentown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,792)
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (about 21 miles; Kutztown, PA; FT enrollment: 9,099)
  • Lehigh University (about 23 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 6,565)
  • Northampton County Area Community College (about 23 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 7,195)
  • DeSales University (about 26 miles; Center Valley, PA; FT enrollment: 2,862)
  • Lafayette College (about 28 miles; Easton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,562)

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Greene 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:

2.3 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.2%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


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

For population 15 years and over in Dry Tavern:

Marital status in Dry Tavern, PA
  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 13.5%

For population 25 years and over in Dry Tavern:

  • High school or higher: 96.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dry Tavern, PA (based on Greene County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,00651
Catholic4,6808
Evangelical Protestant4,26032
Other1674
Orthodox731
None22,500-
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: 7
Here:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Greene County:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Greene County:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

5.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Greene County:

10.2%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.4%
Pennsylvania:

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

12.2%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Dry Tavern:

  • WYNS (1160 AM; 4 kW; LEHIGHTON, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLSH (1410 AM; 5 kW; LANSFORD, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAEB (790 AM; 4 kW; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOGY (1300 AM; 5 kW; WEST HAZLETON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WKAP (1470 AM; 5 kW; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WTKZ (1320 AM; 5 kW; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALLENTOWN LICENSEE, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dry Tavern:

  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WAEB-FM (104.1 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLEV (100.7 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WAMT (103.1 FM; FREELAND, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDIY (88.1 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BR/CST ASSOC)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WJCS (89.3 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: BEACON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W285DH (104.9 FM; N. WHITEHALL TOWNSHI, PA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, ET. AL.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • WKRF (107.9 FM; TOBYHANNA, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WRTY (91.1 FM; JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV COMMONWEALTH SYS HGR ED.)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WMGH-FM (105.5 FM; TAMAQUA, PA; Owner: J-SYSTEMS FRANCHISING CORP.)
  • WBYX (88.7 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: FOUR RIVERS COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP)

TV broadcast stations around Dry Tavern:

  • WFMZ-TV (Channel 69; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WLVT-TV (Channel 39; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W07DC (Channel 7; ALLENTOWN/BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBPH-TV (Channel 60; BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: SONSHINE FAMILY TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WTVE (Channel 51; READING, PA; Owner: READING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)

Dry Tavern fatal accident list:

Sep 14, 2011 02:50 PM, Sr-88, Sr-188, Lat: 39.939606, Lon: -80.012219, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 12, 2002 02:55 PM, Sr-88, Lat: 39.939607, Lon: -80.012220, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 420ft / 128mTotal length
  • $12,780,000Total costs
  • 240,323Total average daily traffic
  • 16,171Total average daily truck traffic
  • 234,474Total future (year 2009) average daily traffic
New bridges in Dry Tavern, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 31910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 61950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dry Tavern, PA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • JEFFERSON, 2 Mi E Of Jefferson On Rt 188 .7 Mi W Of (Lat: 39.938417 Lon: -80.025056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.3 m, Call Sign: WNEN345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6615.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2021, Expiration Date: 12/05/2031, Certifier: Ernest N Maley Jr, Registrant: Firstenergy Corp., 75 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, Phone: (330) 436-2208, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dry Tavern, PA
  • 51.7%Utility gas
  • 23.3%Electricity
  • 11.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Other fuel
  • 2.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dry Tavern, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Dry Tavern compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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