Oswayo, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 130 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.2%
 
Males: 65  (50.5%)
Females: 65  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

47.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip code: 16915

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,168 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Oswayo:

$63,168
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,655 (it was $12,018 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,106 (it was $45,800 in 2000)
Oswayo:

$103,106
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $121,339; detached houses: $117,824; mobile homes: $149,468
March 2022 cost of living index in Oswayo: 88.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%

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  • Races in Oswayo, PA (2022)
    • 9291.1%White alone
    • 109.9%Two or more races



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Oswayo, Pennsylvania as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oswayo is 202 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (38.0%), European (18.0%), English (12.0%), German (12.0%), Hungarian (10.0%), Irish (8.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/08/1901

Elevation: 1704 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 118 people per square mile   (very low).

Oswayo, Pennsylvania map

2 residents are foreign born

This borough:

1.3%
Pennsylvania:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,243 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,574 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (78.3 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (80.2 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (200.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Alma, NY (3.0 miles ),
Shinglehouse borough, PA (3.1 miles ),
Coudersport borough, PA (3.2 miles ),
Willing, NY (3.3 miles ),
Sweden Valley, PA (3.5 miles ),
Roulette, PA (3.5 miles ),
Stannards, NY (3.5 miles ),
Bolivar, NY (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.92 N, Longitude: 78.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

Distribution of median household income in Oswayo, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oswayo, PA in 2022

Oswayo satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Oswayo, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.9%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.1%)
  • Apparel (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (15.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.4%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (9.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.4%)
  • Wood products (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Apparel (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Oswayo, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (9.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Woodworkers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (18.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (14.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)

Average climate in Oswayo, Pennsylvania

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Tornado activity:

Oswayo-area historical tornado activity is below Pennsylvania state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.5 miles away from the Oswayo borough center caused $200,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.7 miles away from the borough center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

Earthquake activity:

Oswayo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 65% 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 126.3 miles away from Oswayo center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 277.5 miles away from Oswayo center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 163.6 miles away from Oswayo center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 233.2 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 282.0 miles away from Oswayo 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 150.9 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 Potter County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Oswayo:

  • HEWITT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SHINGLEHOUSE, PA)
  • HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • WELLSVILLE MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • PORT ALLEGANY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; PORT ALLEGANY, PA)
  • PSA HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; PORT ALLEGANY, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oswayo:

  • St Bonaventure University (about 26 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,286)
  • Alfred University (about 26 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 27 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
  • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (about 50 miles; Mansfield, PA; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Corning Community College (about 51 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)
  • Lock Haven University (about 62 miles; Lock Haven, PA; FT enrollment: 5,184)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 62 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)

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Birthplace of: Jack Smith (third baseman) - Baseball player.

Potter 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 borough:

2.7 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

88.2%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Oswayo:

Marital status in Oswayo, PA
  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 57.6%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Oswayo:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oswayo, PA (based on Potter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,27020
Evangelical Protestant2,15423
Catholic1,8765
None11,157-
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: 9
This county:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Potter County:

7.66 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

6.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.5%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Potter County:

30.8%
Pennsylvania:

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

14.0%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%
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 0$0 2$221
Totals for Government 0$0 2$221

Oswayo government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $23,000 ($176.92)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($38.46)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($30.77)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($23.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($7.69)

Oswayo government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($7.69)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($7.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($92.31)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $9,000 ($69.23)
    Property: $8,000 ($61.54)

Oswayo government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $123,000 ($946.15)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oswayo:

  • WFRM (600 AM; 1 kW; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLEM (1250 AM; 2 kW; EMPORIUM, PA; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oswayo:

  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRM-FM (96.7 FM; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDDH (97.5 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: LAUREL MEDIA, INC.)
  • W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WCOG-FM (100.7 FM; GALETON, PA; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WQKY (98.9 FM; EMPORIUM, PA; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)

Oswayo fatal accident list:

Apr 11, 2021 07:41 PM, Sr-0244 Main St, Lat: 41.914136, Lon: -78.029519, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.7mTotal length
  • $2,962,000Total costs
  • 6,243Total average daily traffic
  • 867Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,674Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Oswayo, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Oswayo, PA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oswayo, PA
  • 63.9%Utility gas
  • 19.4%Wood
  • 11.1%Coal or coke
  • 5.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oswayo, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Oswayo compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age 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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