Ephrata, PA

Living in Ephrata

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 31
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 65
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Schools 44
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Residents

14k Population +426 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$692 Median Monthly Rent +$118 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ephrata

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21

Property Crime in Ephrata

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 8
Feb 33 3 9
Mar 41 3 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ephrata

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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