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Wilcox, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 383.
Males: 221  (57.8%)
Females: 162  (42.2%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15870.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,516
Wilcox:

$60,516
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,434

Wilcox CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $132,301
Wilcox:

$132,301
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $111,546; detached houses: $109,448

Median gross rent in 2022: $628.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wilcox: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.3%

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According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wilcox, Pennsylvania as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wilcox is 230 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (21.0%), Italian (17.7%), American (13.7%), Polish (13.7%), Yugoslavian (11.3%), Irish (7.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1540 feet

8 residents are foreign born

This place:

2.0%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,066 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,218 (2.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Erie, PA (80.6 miles , pop. 103,717).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (92.3 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (215.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Johnsonburg borough, PA (2.4 miles ),
James City, PA (2.9 miles ),
Kane borough, PA (2.9 miles ),
Mount Jewett borough, PA (3.3 miles ),
Ridgway borough, PA (3.3 miles ),
St. Marys, PA (3.5 miles ),
Kersey, PA (3.9 miles ),
Sheffield, PA (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.58 N, Longitude: 78.69 W

Area code: 814

Distribution of median household income in Wilcox, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wilcox, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 53.2. This is better than average.

City:

53.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Wilcox-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the Wilcox place center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 15.2 miles away from the place center killed 7 people and injured 30 people.

Earthquake activity:

Wilcox-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 63% 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 88.6 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 256.7 miles away from Wilcox center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 127.9 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 275.2 miles away from the city 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 163.1 miles away from Wilcox center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 323.8 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 Elk County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Wilcox:

  • LUTHERAN HOME AT KANE, THE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KANE, PA)
  • HELPMATES HOME NURSES (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; RIDGWAY, PA)
  • ELK COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; RIDGWAY, PA)
  • RIDGWAY COMM NURSE SERVICE INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; RIDGWAY, PA)
  • ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SAINT MARYS, PA)
  • RENAL CARE-PARTNERS OF ST MARYS, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; SAINT MARYS, PA)
  • ELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; SAINT MARYS, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wilcox:

  • St Bonaventure University (about 37 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,286)
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania (about 44 miles; Clarion, PA; FT enrollment: 5,771)
  • Jamestown Community College (about 47 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
  • Alfred University (about 67 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 67 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (about 68 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 4,893)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 69 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 45,483)

Library in Wilcox:

  • WILCOX PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $39,228; Location: 105 CLARION STREET; 8,438 books; 193 audio materials; 827 video materials; 41 state licensed databases; 10 print serial subscriptions)

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Elk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Wilcox and their reported violations in the past:

U S ARMY CORPS ENGINEERS (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
WILCOX SPORTSMENS CLUB (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-30-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-30-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-30-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-30-2010), St Public Notif requested (AUG-30-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-30-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
THE DAM INN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.1%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wilcox:

Marital status in Wilcox, PA
  • Never married: 45.2%
  • Now married: 27.5%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

For population 25 years and over in Wilcox:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wilcox, PA (based on Elk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,4768
Mainline Protestant4,74126
Evangelical Protestant90510
Other2292
None3,595-
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: 8
Elk County:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Elk County:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Elk County:

5.22 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Elk County:

6.75 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

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

8.8%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Elk County:

27.5%
Pennsylvania:

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

6.7%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wilcox:

  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKBI (1400 AM; 1 kW; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: THE ELK-CAMERON BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNAE (1310 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WLEM (1250 AM; 2 kW; EMPORIUM, PA; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wilcox:

  • WDDH (97.5 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: LAUREL MEDIA, INC.)
  • WPSB (90.1 FM; KANE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKBI-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: THE ELK-CAMERON BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJNG (100.5 FM; JOHNSONBURG, PA; Owner: STRATTAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLMI (103.9 FM; KANE, PA; Owner: BEECH TREE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W202BE (88.3 FM; KANE, PA; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • WQKY (98.9 FM; EMPORIUM, PA; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WBRR (100.1 FM; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
  • WDBA (107.3 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: DU BOIS AREA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
  • WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W220BU (91.9 FM; SAINT MARY'S, PA; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wilcox:

  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)

Wilcox fatal accident list:

Feb 12, 2015 01:25 PM, Us-219 Buffalo Pittsburgh Hwy, Sr-321 Buena Vista Hwy, Lat: 41.568678, Lon: -78.690494, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Oct 14, 2009 10:52 PM, Us-219, Sr-321, Lat: 41.568678, Lon: -78.690494, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 30, 1990 04:45 PM, 219, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.6mTotal length
  • $1,667,000Total costs
  • 19,291Total average daily traffic
  • 2,729Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Wilcox, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wilcox, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wilcox)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BU90XCVAH, 1500 E Int Rt 321 & 219 (Lat: 41.567750 Lon: -78.685278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125.3 m, Call Sign: WRFL477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+34 more), Grant Date: 03/24/2020, Expiration Date: 03/24/2030, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB3AQB, Licensee ID: L00760726, Grant Date: 10/21/2013, Expiration Date: 01/18/2024, Certifier: David E Krise, Registrant: David E Krise, 378 Old Kane Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870-1726

  • Call Sign: KB3CQS, Licensee ID: L00211108, Grant Date: 05/21/1998, Expiration Date: 05/21/2008, Cancellation Date: 05/22/2010, Registrant: Robert J Biel, Rd 1 Box 15a, Wilcox, PA 15870

  • Call Sign: N3NWP, Licensee ID: L00595008, Grant Date: 11/02/2022, Expiration Date: 01/12/2033, Certifier: Harold S Dowdle, Registrant: Harold S Dowdle, 6434 Glenhazel Road, Wilcox, PA 15870

  • Call Sign: WB3AIT, Licensee ID: L01345459, Grant Date: 11/02/2017, Expiration Date: 12/30/2027, Registrant: Edward C Wickett, 121 Hill Road, Wilcox, PA 15870-9750

  • Call Sign: KB3UGA, Licensee ID: L01558385, Grant Date: 03/31/2010, Expiration Date: 03/31/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2022, Certifier: Thomas W Mehalko, Registrant: Thomas W Mehalko, 514 Horner Road, Wilcox, PA 15870

  • Call Sign: KC3MBN, Licensee ID: L02213850, Grant Date: 09/18/2018, Expiration Date: 09/18/2028, Certifier: Thomas J Paulock, Registrant: Thomas J Pavlock, 502 Sauer Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP G36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-B (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 84JN, N84JN, N-84JN, Serial Number: E-3873, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 12/31/2008
    Registrant (LLC): Grand LLC, 1395 Rasselas Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wilcox, PA
  • 93.5%Utility gas
  • 6.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wilcox, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Wilcox compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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