Latest news from Manchester, PA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations
Ancestries: German (44.5%), American (10.7%), English (3.2%), Italian (2.8%), Romanian (2.4%), British (1.7%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 08/27/1869
Elevation: 492 feet
Land area: 0.79 square miles.
Population density: 3,543 people per square mile (average).
200 residents are foreign born (3.8% Europe, 3.0% Latin America).
This borough:
7.1%
Pennsylvania:
7.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,685 (1.9%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,784 (2.2%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lancaster, PA (22.0 miles , pop. 56,348).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (52.4 miles , pop. 651,154).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (83.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 107. This is significantly worse than average.
City:
107
U.S.:
73
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2017 was 0.157. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.157
U.S.:
0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 7.94. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
7.94
U.S.:
5.11
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.8. This is about average.Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
30.8
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 17.4. This is about average.Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
17.4
U.S.:
19.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.7. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
14.7
U.S.:
8.1
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 0.00190. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.00190
U.S.:
0.00931
Tornado activity:
Manchester-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 16% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/5/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the Manchester borough center injured 4 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 7/14/2004, a category F3 tornado 16.9 miles away from the borough center caused $18 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Manchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 60% 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 162.5 miles away from Manchester 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 40.6 miles away from the city 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 216.5 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 41.9 miles away from Manchester center On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 295.6 miles away from Manchester center On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 255.6 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 York County (18) is near the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13 Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Manchester:
LUTHERAN NRSG AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; YORK, PA)
YORK LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; YORK, PA)
NORMANDIE RIDGE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; YORK, PA)
US RENAL CARE YORK (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; YORK, PA)
HEALTHSOUTH THERAPY AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; YORK, PA)
HEALTHSOUTH YORK TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; YORK, PA)
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-YORK NORTH (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; YORK, PA)
Amtrak stations near Manchester:
9 miles: ELIZABETHTOWN (WILSON AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
12 miles: MOUNT JOY (DELTA & HENRY STS.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
17 miles: HARRISBURG (4TH & CHESTNUT STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
Fire and Rescue services are provided by Union Fire Co. No. 1, Manchester, PA. The all volunteer service has 40 active members providing service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The organization was established in 1858, operating on the generosity of public donations and their own fundraising efforts. More can be found on their website, www.UnionFire23.com
Hotel: Garden House Bed & Breakfast (350 Maple Street).
York 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 Manchester and their reported violations in the past:
STRINESTOWN COMM FIRE CO (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One routine major monitoring violation
2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This borough:
2.4 people
Pennsylvania:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This borough:
65.7%
Whole state:
65.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:
9.7%
Whole state:
6.6%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Banks with branches in Manchester (2011 data):
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Manchester Branch at 4301 North George Street, branch established on 1966/07/18. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
Sovereign Bank, National Association: Manchester Branch at 4157 N. George St. Extd., branch established on 1989/10/31. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
Susquehanna Bank: Manchester Branch at 155 Glen Drive, branch established on 1996/04/12. Info updated 2012/02/28: Bank assets: $14,849.0 mil, Deposits: $10,294.4 mil, headquarters in Lititz, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 308 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
Religion statistics for Manchester, PA (based on York County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Mainline Protestant
79,653
217
Evangelical Protestant
47,150
222
Catholic
35,605
13
Other
4,815
24
Black Protestant
1,339
10
Orthodox
400
2
None
266,010
-
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
Aircraft: GUNDY DARICK C SONEX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AEROVEE 2.1 (80 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 417DG, N417DG, N-417DG, Serial Number: 1646, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 10/27/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 01/05/2016 Registrant (Individual): Darick C Gundy, 170 Hazel Dr, Manchester, PA 17345
Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 575K, N575K, N-575K, Serial Number: 16680, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 12/14/2017 Registrant (Individual): Lorne S Knaub, 965 Canal Road Ext, Manchester, PA 17345
Aircraft: SCHROM EDWARD C SONERAI 2LS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating) N-Number: 618ES, N618ES, N-618ES, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/2007 Registrant (Individual): Edward C Schrom, 40 Cottage Dr, Manchester, PA 17345
Aircraft: BEECH D18S (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 717H, N717H, N-717H, Serial Number: A-847, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/1983 Registrant (Partnership): Lorne S Knaub, 965 Canal Road Ext, Manchester, PA 17345, Other Owners: Samuel S Knaub
Aircraft: HAUSER ROBERT C CGS HAWK ARROW SING (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle N-Number: 6591S, N6591S, N-6591S, Serial Number: H-867-SSA-R503-TRI, Certificate Issue Date: 09/23/2008 Registrant (Individual): Clifton N Thomson, 475 Hykes Mill Rd, Manchester, PA 17345 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 04/21/2003
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
6
$148,220
3
$101,303
15
$142,971
2
$40,980
1
$62,620
1
$26,670
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
1
$204,050
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$83,330
1
$61,510
6
$141,460
1
$31,860
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
4
$131,868
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$191,440
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$179,460
5
$120,712
7
$132,327
2
$55,720
1
$123,710
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
2
$138,835
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$97,210
0
$0
9
$156,087
2
$64,580
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
3
$153,587
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$175,143
9
$125,244
12
$115,659
4
$37,082
2
$134,405
1
$56,660
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$77,190
3
$134,587
1
$40,640
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$90,400
2
$125,755
9
$131,738
3
$54,160
0
$0
1
$29,050
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
3
$143,277
1
$26,500
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$172,360
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$172,270
13
$102,942
11
$105,516
4
$47,732
1
$78,040
1
$16,530
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$116,470
2
$128,695
1
$21,390
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$83,893
6
$116,255
2
$64,285
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$84,260
7
$118,173
1
$40,040
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$127,710
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$155,400
14
$91,839
12
$108,176
3
$30,330
1
$89,030
1
$62,880
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$54,870
3
$90,880
1
$24,370
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$136,920
10
$95,509
3
$32,290
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$61,770
7
$118,330
1
$43,200
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$164,350
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$94,315
12
$95,587
13
$90,476
2
$27,390
1
$156,340
1
$37,320
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$69,690
2
$98,620
1
$18,910
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$73,485
7
$95,254
2
$26,200
0
$0
1
$46,860
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$63,475
4
$107,948
1
$14,060
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
2
$142,410
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$94,657
6
$101,345
23
$84,844
3
$23,033
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$56,830
3
$113,857
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$63,600
8
$96,872
1
$28,460
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$51,890
6
$104,087
1
$9,710
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$140,240
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$100,310
5
$85,064
14
$86,076
2
$27,305
1
$142,710
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$21,810
3
$69,667
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$35,020
5
$72,266
1
$7,750
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$54,610
1
$43,450
3
$109,850
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
2
$65,645
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$100,920
4
$87,905
10
$68,859
2
$12,565
1
$70,460
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$38,250
2
$100,960
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$39,275
6
$69,552
1
$4,350
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
3
$66,683
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$55,290
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$109,740
4
$74,762
3
$72,903
2
$16,785
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$47,200
2
$38,170
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
1
$63,130
3
$56,147
1
$15,930
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$48,220
1
$74,890
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts:0210.20
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 31. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 72 took place in 2005, and the least - 6 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (63.4%), and Outside Fires (21.7%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Manchester, PA