Paxtonville, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 265.
Population change since 2000: +19.9%
Males: 115  (43.7%)
Females: 150  (56.3%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 17861.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,310 (it was $37,917 in 2000)
Paxtonville:

$56,310
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,182 (it was $14,376 in 2000)

Paxtonville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $197,203 (it was $65,600 in 2000)
Paxtonville:

$197,203
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,810; detached houses: $163,672
March 2022 cost of living index in Paxtonville: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (74.0%), Irish (14.9%), Welsh (4.5%), Italian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 547 feet

Land area: 0.94 square miles.

Population density: 282 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,206 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,399 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lancaster, PA (65.2 miles , pop. 56,348).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (104.2 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (115.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Middleburg borough, PA (1.6 miles ),
Beavertown borough, PA (2.1 miles ),
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (2.2 miles ),
Richfield, PA (2.4 miles ),
Penns Creek, PA (2.5 miles ),
Kreamer, PA (2.6 miles ),
Troxelville, PA (2.6 miles),
Beaver Springs, PA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.77 N, Longitude: 77.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

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

3.1%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Most common industries in Paxtonville, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Social assistance (13.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Apparel (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (29.4%)
  • Construction (23.5%)
  • Food (13.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (23.2%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Apparel (11.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.6%)
  • Public administration (11.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.2%)
Most common occupations in Paxtonville, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (15.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Construction laborers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (25.5%)
  • Construction laborers (15.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13.7%)
  • Computer specialists (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (13.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (11.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.6%)
  • Cashiers (11.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)

Average climate in Paxtonville, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Paxtonville, Pennsylvania average temperatures Paxtonville, Pennsylvania average precipitation Paxtonville, Pennsylvania humidity Paxtonville, Pennsylvania wind speed Paxtonville, Pennsylvania snowfall Paxtonville, Pennsylvania sunshine Paxtonville, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 47.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

47.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 2.78. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2014 was 0.468. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.468
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2014 was 27.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.1
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 0.00035. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00035
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Paxtonville-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.4 miles away from the Paxtonville place center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Paxtonville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 63% 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 203.0 miles away from Paxtonville 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 179.5 miles away from Paxtonville 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 63.0 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 261.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 219.7 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 64.5 miles away from Paxtonville 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 Snyder County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Paxtonville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Paxtonville:

  • LOVING CARE NURSING CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SELINSGROVE, PA)
  • BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; SELINSGROVE, PA)
  • DAVITA - SELINSGROVE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; SELINSGROVE, PA)
  • NIPPLE CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LIVERPOOL, PA)
  • BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LEWISBURG, PA)
  • BAYADA NURSES, INC (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; LEWISBURG, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Paxtonville:

  • Susquehanna University (about 12 miles; Selinsgrove, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,495)
  • Bucknell University (about 17 miles; Lewisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,418)
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (about 33 miles; Williamsport, PA; FT enrollment: 5,291)
  • Lock Haven University (about 33 miles; Lock Haven, PA; FT enrollment: 5,184)
  • Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg (about 35 miles; Harrisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 13,276)
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 38 miles; Bloomsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 9,452)
  • Dickinson College (about 40 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,505)

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Snyder County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Paxtonville:

Marital status in Paxtonville, PA
  • Never married: 5.9%
  • Now married: 87.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Paxtonville:

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Paxtonville, PA (based on Snyder County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,96553
Evangelical Protestant3,97434
Catholic1,8991
Other41
None22,860-
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: 13
Snyder County:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

2.36 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Here:

8.65 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

8.6%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Snyder County:

27.6%
State:

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

10.1%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Paxtonville:

  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WHP (580 AM; 5 kW; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WRKK (1200 AM; 10 kW; HUGHESVILLE, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYGL (1240 AM; 1 kW; SELINSGROVE, PA; Owner: SUNAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Paxtonville:

  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WWBE (98.3 FM; MIFFLINBURG, PA; Owner: B-98 BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCXR (103.7 FM; LEWISBURG, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBGM (88.1 FM; NEW BERLIN, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQLV (98.9 FM; MILLERSBURG, PA; Owner: HEPCO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WQJU (107.1 FM; MIFFLINTOWN, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WJRC (90.9 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: SALT AND LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WRVH (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WZXR (99.3 FM; SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WLGL (92.3 FM; RIVERSIDE, PA; Owner: SUNAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBZD-FM (93.3 FM; MUNCY, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WILQ (105.1 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WVLY-FM (100.9 FM; MILTON, PA; Owner: MILTON-LEWISBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQBR (99.9 FM; AVIS, PA; Owner: MAXIMUM IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W263AG (100.5 FM; SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: DBA COVENANT BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Paxtonville:

  • W18BC (Channel 18; MIDDLEBURG, PA; Owner: HEIRLOOM MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WITF-TV (Channel 33; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WHTM-TV (Channel 27; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: HARRISBURG TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WILF (Channel 53; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: PEGASUS BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, L.P.)
  • WHP-TV (Channel 21; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.0mTotal length
  • 12,413Total average daily traffic
  • 987Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,196Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Most common first names in Paxtonville, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles382.3 years
Beulah291.9 years
John273.0 years
Robert259.4 years
Albert262.0 years
Grace281.5 years
Ruth285.0 years
Harold277.0 years
Elizabeth278.5 years
Harry276.5 years
Most common last names in Paxtonville, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gift678.8 years
Walter471.0 years
Dobson382.0 years
Mcafee387.7 years
Gill374.3 years
Mitchell385.3 years
Spigelmeyer373.6 years
Miller280.1 years
Erdley275.0 years
Renninger287.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Paxtonville, PA
  • 46.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 44.6%Coal or coke
  • 5.4%Electricity
  • 3.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Paxtonville, PA
  • 76.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.3%Electricity


Paxtonville 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 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 rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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