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Noxen, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 633.
Males: 298  (47.2%)
Females: 335  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

54.7 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 18636.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,694
Noxen:

$66,694
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,759

Noxen CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $211,312
Noxen:

$211,312
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $158,449; detached houses: $157,690; mobile homes: $169,214

Median gross rent in 2022: $678.

March 2022 cost of living index in Noxen: 92.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.4%
(13.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Noxen, PA (2022)
    • 58196.5%White alone
    • 122.0%Two or more races

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According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Noxen, Pennsylvania as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Noxen is 217 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (35.4%), American (13.2%), English (9.5%), Polish (9.0%), German (7.4%), Italian (7.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 997 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,588 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,723 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (20.3 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (108.6 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (109.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Harveys Lake borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Dallas borough, PA (2.8 miles ),
Pikes Creek, PA (2.9 miles ),
Back Mountain, PA (2.9 miles ),
Shavertown, PA (3.1 miles ),
Tunkhannock borough, PA (3.2 miles ),
Silkworth, PA (3.2 miles ),
Trucksville, PA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.42 N, Longitude: 76.06 W

Area code: 570

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

3.2%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 96.5. This is worse than average.

City:

96.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.223. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.223
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 9.63. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.63
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.157. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.157
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 17.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 15.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.0
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Noxen-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Noxen place center killed 2 people and injured 15 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 8/28/1988, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Noxen-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 262.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 195.6 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 75.5 miles away from Noxen 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 224.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 244.9 miles away from the city 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 242.9 miles away from Noxen 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 Wyoming County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Hurricanes: 6, Tropical Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Noxen:

  • LAKESIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DALLAS, PA)
  • HOMEBOUND HEALTH SERVICES INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; SHAVERTOWN, PA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-TUNKHANNOCK (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; TUNKHANNOCK, PA)
  • TUNKHANNOCK DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; TUNKHANNOCK, PA)
  • ST JOSEPH'S CNTR COMM SWOYERSV (Hospital, about 13 miles away; SWOYERSVILLE, PA)
  • STEP BY STEP INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; KINGSTON, PA)
  • DIVERSIFIED NURSING INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; KINGSTON, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Noxen:

  • Misericordia University (about 7 miles; Dallas, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,554)
  • Wilkes University (about 16 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • King's College (about 16 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)
  • Luzerne County Community College (about 17 miles; Nanticoke, PA; FT enrollment: 4,724)
  • University of Scranton (about 21 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 5,488)
  • Marywood University (about 23 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,959)
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 35 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 9,452)

Points of interest:

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

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

Tourist attraction: Foundations Dressage Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; Buckwheat Hollow Road).

Wyoming 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 Noxen and their reported violations in the past:

NOXEN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-06-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-13-2010)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-05-2010), St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-13-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-13-2010)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Noxen (2011 data):

  • Community Bank, National Association: Noxen - Bowman's Creek Branch at Rr 1 Box 7000, branch established on 1989/02/08. Info updated 2011/06/13: Bank assets: $6,460.6 mil, Deposits: $4,840.4 mil, headquarters in Canton, NY, positive income, 175 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bank System, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Noxen:

Marital status in Noxen, PA
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Noxen:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Noxen, PA (based on Wyoming County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,0004
Mainline Protestant3,78523
Evangelical Protestant1,80219
Other1702
None16,519-
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: 10
Here:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
This county:

10.07 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

9.4%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Wyoming County:

30.1%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.2%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Noxen:

  • WARM (590 AM; 5 kW; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEMR (1460 AM; 5 kW; TUNKHANNOCK, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WITK (1550 AM; 10 kW; PITTSTON, PA; Owner: ROBERT C. CORDARO, INC.)
  • WILK (980 AM; 5 kW; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEJL (630 AM; 2 kW; SCRANTON, PA)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WNAK (730 AM; 1 kW; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: SEVEN-THIRTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRKK (1200 AM; 10 kW; HUGHESVILLE, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Noxen:

  • WCWY (107.7 FM; TUNKHANNOCK, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCWQ (93.7 FM; DALLAS, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWDL-FM (104.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: LANE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WBHD (95.7 FM; OLYPHANT, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUSR (99.5 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRGN (88.1 FM; SWEET VALLEY, PA; Owner: GOSPEL MEDIA INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • W212AT (90.3 FM; CLARKS SUMMIT, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PA. EDUCTNL TV ASSOC.)
  • W288BE (105.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WPGP (88.3 FM; TAFTON, PA; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WQFN (100.1 FM; FOREST CITY, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Noxen:

  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • 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.)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • WQPX (Channel 64; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: PAXSON SCRANTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • WSWB (Channel 38; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • W54BO (Channel 54; KINGSTON, PA; Owner: KATHY POTERA)
  • W66AB (Channel 66; MESHOPPEN, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PA EDUC'L. TV ASSN.)

Noxen fatal accident list:

May 25, 2015 05:32 PM, Maple St, Lat: 41.408633, Lon: -76.050642, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 17, 2012 01:17 AM, Sr-29 Lake Rd, Lat: 41.417850, Lon: -76.068517, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 21, 2010 04:10 PM, Maple Rd, Lat: 41.419528, Lon: -76.048908, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 25, 1986 05:29 PM, 00177, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.4mTotal length
  • $2,224,000Total costs
  • 21,513Total average daily traffic
  • 2,617Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,729Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Noxen, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Noxen, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • EPA0147, Rr1, Box 77d (Lat: 41.405694 Lon: -76.080139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 75.9 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQTB804,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 12/30/2013, Expiration Date: 12/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/21/2020, Certifier: Karl Kuykendall, Registrant: Uniti Fiber LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:

  • NY33HO114, Rr1, Box 77d (Lat: 41.405694 Lon: -76.080139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 75.9 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQZD287,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2017, Expiration Date: 04/11/2027, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2018, Certifier: Kyle B Entz, Registrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB3MLC, Licensee ID: L01038935, Grant Date: 08/05/2015, Expiration Date: 08/05/2025, Certifier: Joseph A Ruotolo, Registrant: Joseph A Ruotolo, 94 Tulip Rd, Noxen, PA 18636

  • Call Sign: KB3PFQ, Licensee ID: L01288135, Grant Date: 05/29/2007, Expiration Date: 05/29/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2008, Certifier: Mike R Mignone, Registrant: Mike R Mignone, Rr 1 Box 150, Noxen, PA 18636

  • Call Sign: NT3P, Previous Call Sign: KB3PFQ, Licensee ID: L01288135, Grant Date: 01/08/2008, Expiration Date: 01/08/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2008, Certifier: Mike R Mignone, Registrant: Mike R Mignone, Rr 1 Box 150, Noxen, PA 18636

  • Call Sign: KB3QGS, Licensee ID: L01361885, Grant Date: 01/24/2008, Expiration Date: 01/24/2018, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2020, Certifier: John E Sota, Registrant: Joan E Sota, Rr -1 Box 150, Noxen, PA 18636

  • Call Sign: KZ3O, Previous Call Sign: NT3P, Licensee ID: L01288135, Grant Date: 03/28/2018, Expiration Date: 03/28/2028, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2021, Certifier: Mike R Mignone, Registrant: Mike R Mignone, Rr 1 Box 150, Noxen, PA 18636

  • Call Sign: W3TNB, Previous Call Sign: KZ3O, Licensee ID: L01288135, Grant Date: 10/05/2021, Expiration Date: 10/05/2031, Certifier: Mike R Mignone, Registrant: Mike R Mignone, Rr 1 Box 150, Noxen, PA 18636


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Noxen, PA
  • 67.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.5%Wood
  • 7.7%Coal or coke
  • 2.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Noxen, PA
  • 43.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.1%Electricity
  • 13.8%Coal or coke
  • 10.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.6%Wood


Noxen compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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