Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 1,898.
Males: 607  (32.0%)
Females: 1,291  (68.0%)
Median resident age:

19.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,353
Slippery Rock University:

$81,353
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,561

Slippery Rock University CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $286,000
Slippery Rock University:

$286,000
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $312,164; detached houses: $329,405; townhouses or other attached units: $330,960; in 2-unit structures: $402,210; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $191,608; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $190,492; mobile homes: $77,817
March 2022 cost of living index in Slippery Rock University: 89.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 100.0%

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  • Races in Slippery Rock University, PA (2022)
    • 2,46990.8%White alone
    • 1806.6%Two or more races
    • 672.5%Hispanic
    • 572.1%Black alone

Races in Slippery Rock University detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (26.3%), German (15.4%), Irish (13.9%), English (12.2%), Hungarian (6.1%), Polish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

11 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.4%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Youngstown, OH (31.7 miles , pop. 82,026).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (43.2 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (267.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Slippery Rock borough, PA (0.8 miles ),
West Liberty borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Harrisville borough, PA (2.3 miles ),
Grove City borough, PA (2.6 miles ),
West Sunbury, PA (2.9 miles),
Lake Arthur Estates, PA (3.0 miles ),
Barkeyville borough, PA (3.1 miles ),
Portersville borough, PA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.06 N, Longitude: 80.04 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 724

Distribution of median household income in Slippery Rock University, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Pennsylvania:

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.0. This is better than average.

City:

57.0
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 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.139
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 12.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.2
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.432. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.432
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.0
U.S.:

19.2
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 0.00133. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00133
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Slippery Rock University-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Slippery Rock University place center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.0 miles away from the place center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Slippery Rock University-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 58% 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 34.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 68.9 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 245.4 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 33.7 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 286.8 miles away from Slippery Rock University center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 84.8 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 Butler County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Slippery Rock University:

  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL FRANKL (Hospital, about 1 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 1 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Slippery Rock University:

  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (about 1 miles; Slippery Rock, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,424)
  • Grove City College (about 7 miles; Grove City, PA; FT enrollment: 2,560)
  • Butler County Community College (about 18 miles; Butler, PA; FT enrollment: 2,518)
  • Youngstown State University (about 32 miles; Youngstown, OH; FT enrollment: 11,575)
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania (about 37 miles; Clarion, PA; FT enrollment: 5,771)
  • Robert Morris University (about 39 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
  • Allegheny College (about 41 miles; Meadville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,249)

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Butler 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:

3.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

50.0%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

1,891 people in college/university student housing in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Slippery Rock University:

Marital status in Slippery Rock University, PA
  • Never married: 99.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 1.0%

For population 25 years and over in Slippery Rock University:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Slippery Rock University, PA (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic54,60025
Mainline Protestant28,83595
Evangelical Protestant21,10092
Other4,28811
Orthodox3104
None74,729-
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: 34
Here:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Butler County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Butler County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 60
Butler County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 118
Butler County:

6.49 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

8.0%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.1%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Butler County:

10.4%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Slippery Rock University:

  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBZY (1280 AM; 5 kW; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKST (1200 AM; 5 kW; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKBN (570 AM; 5 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNIO (1390 AM; 10 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Slippery Rock University:

  • WRSK (88.1 FM; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA; Owner: SLIPPERY ROCK U BD TRUSTEES AND SG)
  • WSAJ-FM (91.1 FM; GROVE CITY, PA; Owner: GROVE CITY COLLEGE)
  • WICT (95.1 FM; GROVE CITY, PA; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLER-FM (97.7 FM; BUTLER, PA; Owner: WBUT, INC.)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLLF (96.7 FM; MERCER, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOXX (99.3 FM; FRANKLIN, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVMN (90.1 FM; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WAMO-FM (106.7 FM; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: MCL/MCM-INC)
  • WHOT-FM (101.1 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WWIZ (103.9 FM; MERCER, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYTN (91.7 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYFM (102.9 FM; SHARON, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJST (92.1 FM; ELLWOOD CITY, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W248AD (97.5 FM; NEW WILMINGTON, PA; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Slippery Rock University:

  • WKBN-TV (Channel 27; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • W56CL (Channel 56; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFXI-CA (Channel 17; MERCER, PA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • 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)
  • W66BQ (Channel 66; BEAVER, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • W50BF (Channel 50; SHARON, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)

Slippery Rock University fatal accident list:

Jan 6, 2021 00:13 AM, Harmony Rd, Lat: 41.062367, Lon: -80.035692, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 22, 2019 02:12 AM, Sr-108 Franklin St, Lat: 41.070083, Lon: -80.046517, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 28, 2003 10:00 AM, Sr-108, Lat: 41.070791, Lon: -80.045329, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.6mTotal length
  • $188,000Total costs
  • 6,139Total average daily traffic
  • 456Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,191Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Slippery Rock University, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Slippery Rock University compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Slippery Rock University on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of females (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 females in this group)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest positive percentage difference between never married females and males (15+ years) (with at least 1,000 females never married)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #66 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+)"
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