Smicksburg, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 55 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.2%
 
Males: 23  (42.6%)
Females: 32  (57.4%)
Median resident age:

58.0 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip code: 16256

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,398 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Smicksburg:

$37,398
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,122 (it was $14,502 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,679 (it was $42,100 in 2000)
Smicksburg:

$90,679
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $179,172; detached houses: $182,376
March 2022 cost of living index in Smicksburg: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.7%

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According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Smicksburg is 35 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (86.7%), Irish (13.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/28/1854

Elevation: 1165 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 407 people per square mile   (low).

Smicksburg, Pennsylvania map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Smicksburg borough:

1.7% ($727)
Pennsylvania:

1.6% ($1,552)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (51.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (220.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Dayton borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Plumville borough, PA (2.3 miles ),
Timblin, PA (2.6 miles),
Rural Valley borough, PA (3.0 miles ),
Marion Center borough, PA (3.1 miles ),
Atwood, PA (3.1 miles),
Worthville, PA (3.3 miles),
Punxsutawney borough, PA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.87 N, Longitude: 79.17 W

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

Smicksburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%

Average climate in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Smicksburg, Pennsylvania average temperatures Smicksburg, Pennsylvania average precipitation Smicksburg, Pennsylvania humidity Smicksburg, Pennsylvania wind speed Smicksburg, Pennsylvania snowfall Smicksburg, Pennsylvania sunshine Smicksburg, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.7. This is about average.

City:

78.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 5.69. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.69
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.606. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.606
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

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

On 6/3/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.4 miles away from the Smicksburg borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 33.8 miles away from the borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Smicksburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 60% 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 77.0 miles away from Smicksburg center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 215.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 115.2 miles away from Smicksburg 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 168.7 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 326.0 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) earthquake occurred 80.9 miles away from Smicksburg 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 Indiana County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Smicksburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Smicksburg:

  • PUNXSUTAWNEY HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • MULBERRY SQUARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)

Airports located in Smicksburg:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smicksburg:

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (about 18 miles; Indiana, PA; Full-time enrollment: 14,471)
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania (about 26 miles; Clarion, PA; FT enrollment: 5,771)
  • Wyo Tech-Blairsville (about 30 miles; Blairsville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,602)
  • Saint Francis University (about 38 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)
  • Butler County Community College (about 39 miles; Butler, PA; FT enrollment: 2,518)
  • Seton Hill University (about 44 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 46 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Smicksburg:

  • DRYKNOB AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 36, Location: 371 DRY KNOB RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • SHADY RUN AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 34, Location: 65 SCHOOL RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • STONEY ACRES SCHOOL (Students: 32, Location: 583 BRINK RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • OAK GROVE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 29, Location: 26916 HIGHWAY 954 N, Grades: 1-8)
  • HEMLOCK ACRES AMISH (Students: 28, Location: 1825 HEMLOCK ACRES RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • SHADY LANE AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 27, Location: 24758 HIGHWAY 954 N, Grades: 1-8)
  • MAPLE KNOB (Students: 24, Location: 1436 BARNARD RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • HICKORY HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 22, Location: 245 WEASLE SLIDE DR, Grades: 1-8)
  • PINE GROVE AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 21, Location: 20858 ROUTE 954 HWY N, Grades: 1-7)
  • STONY FLAT AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 21, Location: 1481 GRIFFITH RD, Grades: 1-7)

Points of interest:

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Birthplace of: Richard Thomas Alexander - Educator.

Indiana 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 Smicksburg and their reported violations in the past:

THE VILLAGE EATING HOUSE (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
THE VILLAGE SAMPLER (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-20-2010)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Smicksburg that have no violations reported:

  • LITTLE MAHONING BIBLE CAMP (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This borough:

2.1 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

63.6%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Smicksburg:

Marital status in Smicksburg, PA
  • Never married: 6.5%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 6.4%
  • Widowed: 23.1%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

For population 25 years and over in Smicksburg:

  • High school or higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 13.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Smicksburg
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Smicksburg, PA (based on Indiana County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant16,44182
Catholic12,38317
Evangelical Protestant10,777100
Other1,3487
Orthodox4236
Black Protestant2332
None47,275-
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: 12
Here:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Indiana County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Indiana County:

3.43 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 48
Indiana County:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

8.8%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Indiana County:

27.9%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.6%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Smicksburg:

  • WECZ (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WDAD (1450 AM; 1 kW; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smicksburg:

  • WYTR (103.3 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WPXZ-FM (104.1 FM; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMKX (105.5 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: STRATTAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQMU (92.5 FM; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WOWQ (102.1 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Smicksburg:

  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • W25AX (Channel 25; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W45BT (Channel 45; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W60BL (Channel 60; BUTLER, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • WBOA-LP (Channel 64; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.1mTotal length
  • $998,000Total costs
  • 2,257Total average daily traffic
  • 216Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,593Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA3AEK, Grant Date: 02/20/1990, Expiration Date: 02/20/2000, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002, Registrant: Clarence L Mowry Jr, Rd 1 Box 193, Smicksburg, PA 16256


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Smicksburg, PA
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 15.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Smicksburg, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Smicksburg compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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