Sign In Register

Fort Loudon, PA

Pennsylvania · Franklin County · Chambersburg Metro

Fort Loudon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,044. Residents earn $118,269 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,044 Population 245/sq mi density
$118,269 Median Income $37,726 per capita
$271,400 Home Value $207,595 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 2,248 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,269 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,400 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K (83% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Fort Loudon, PA

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $118,269
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $271,400
4% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 64/100K
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.9%
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Fort Loudon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,044
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,269
Per Capita$37,726
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,379M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,400
RentN/A
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$207,595
Housing Units593
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property2,248/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation639 ft (195 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.86

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Is Fort Loudon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Loudon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fort Loudon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Loudon is $118,269, which is significantly higher than the national average / 57% above $75,149. This places Fort Loudon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Loudon is $271,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Fort Loudon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,248 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Loudon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fort Loudon has a population of 1,044 with a density of 245 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age is 25.6 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 41.3% female and 58.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 20.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,044
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
25.6yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.7%
Female 41.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Loudon is $118,269, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,726. The average weekly wage is $1,068, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 66.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fort Loudon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,269
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,726
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$69,390
Gini Index0.421 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,466
County GDP$8,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants288
Healthcare343
Retail454
Manufacturing201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone28.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Loudon is $271,400, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $207,595, lower than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 95.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 593 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1993. The average annual property tax is $4,983 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,400
4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$207,595

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.6%
Owner-Occupied95.6%
Renter-Occupied4.4%
Housing Units593
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.84%
In Fort Loudon, 43.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,628. The dentist ratio is 1:2,149. 73.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
36% above US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health

Short Sleep39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Primary Care1:1,628
Dentists1:2,149
Mental Health1:727
Dental Visits59.1%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access73.4%
Healthcare Facilities343
Fort Loudon has a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents, 83% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,248 per 100,000, 15% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fort Loudon receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Loudon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent64.2/100K
83% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property2,247.9/100K
15% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
Traffic Accidents25
Avg Accident Severity2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
View full crime details →
Fort Loudon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 639 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates39.9219°N, 77.9072°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 85 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 65 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 82 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 67 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 143 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 77 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 85 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 82 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 116 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 132 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 130 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 104 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 124 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 146 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 129 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

289 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 46 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 92 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 6 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 26 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Fort Loudon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.6").

View full weather details →
Fort Loudon is located in Franklin County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.1% of the vote, a 43-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 343 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 28.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
Traffic Accidents25
Avg Accident Severity2.8 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.9%
23% below US avg
High School+79.3%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.86
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi
CountyFranklin County County

Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Avg Download Speed109.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed5.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities343
Restaurants288
Retail Stores454

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone28.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.6%
Average costs for common services in Fort Loudon. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit $342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit $195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit $2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning $127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling $244 ($146–$390)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation $39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement $195 ($98–$342)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair $390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install $6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair $976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement $8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested) $14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense $4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation $488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation $2,440 ($976–$4,880)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$244)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$127)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread $3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb) $0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)
View all 20 services

Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly) $390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming $59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter $195 ($98–$390)
View all 9 services

Top Industries in Franklin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 8,715 212 $70,960 1.76
Transportation & Warehousing 8,514 149 $59,593 3.33
Health Care & Social Assistance 8,499 464 $56,818 0.98
Retail Trade 7,364 446 $33,282 1.22
Accommodation & Food Services 4,403 290 $20,558 0.80
Administrative & Waste Services 2,581 175 $42,732 0.73
Construction 2,433 312 $65,747 0.77
Other Services 2,031 348 $33,485 1.12
Professional & Technical Services 1,886 250 $77,295 0.45
Agriculture & Forestry 1,514 100 $47,449 3.10
Wholesale Trade 1,314 144 $64,182 0.55
Finance & Insurance 1,107 148 $87,847 0.45
Educational Services 722 33 $47,722 0.58
Arts & Entertainment 664 45 $21,355 0.65
Real Estate 357 92 $50,368 0.38
Management of Companies 352 26 $220,156 0.35
Information & Technology 221 36 $50,050 0.20
Mining & Oil/Gas 187 9 $69,821 0.82
Utilities 54 6 $116,162 0.24

Schools in Fort Loudon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Thomas El Sch Elementary 318 21 15.1:1
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Fort Loudon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.1 Bob Rocks alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
SkoolDaze Radio — MP3 128 kbps
106.9 The Eagle WWEG classic hits AAC+ 64 kbps
WQCM 94.3 classic rock, rock AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Fort Loudon

15 campgrounds found near Fort Loudon.

NameRatingSitesPrice
CAMP ROUND MEADOW 5.0/5 1 $1,000
CAMP MISTY MOUNT 4.7/5 29 $75–$175
Tatman Run Picnic Shelter 4.7/5 1 $75
Adirondack Shelters 4.6/5 2 Free
OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 50 $30
Seven Points Picnic Shelters 4.6/5 5 $75
Rohrbach Group Campground 4.5/5 10 $25
SEVEN POINTS (PA) 4.5/5 267 $28–$200
POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND 4.3/5 3 $35
McCoy's Ferry Campground 4.1/5 13 $10–$20
Aitch Picnic Shelter 4.0/5 1 $75
NANCY'S BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) 3.8/5 50 $15
SUSQUEHANNOCK 3.8/5 64 $25–$32
Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite 3.7/5 10 $10–$20
Weaver Falls Shelter 1.0/5 1 $67

National Parks Near Fort Loudon

81 national parks and monuments found near Fort Loudon.

ParkTypeFee
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Antietam National Battlefield National Battlefield $20
Berkeley Springs State Park State Park Free
Black Moshannon State Park State Park Free
Blue Knob State Park State Park Free
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park State Park Free
Cacapon Resort State Park State Park Free
Cacapon State Park State Park Free
Caledonia State Park State Park Free
Canoe Creek State Park State Park Free
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument National Monument Free
Catoctin Mountain Park Park Free
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park National Historical Park $20
Civil War Defenses of Washington Free
Clara Barton National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Colonel Denning State Park State Park Free
Cowans Gap State Park State Park Free
Cunningham Falls Sp State Park Free
CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland State Park Free
Cunningham Falls State Park State Park Free
Eisenhower National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Flight 93 National Memorial National Memorial Free
Fort Frederick Sp State Park Free
Fort Frederick State Park State Park Free
Fort Tonoloway Sp State Park Free
Fowlers Hollow State Park State Park Free
Gambrill Sp State Park Free
Gambrill State Park State Park Free
Gathland Sp State Park Free
Gathland State Park State Park Free
George Washington Memorial Parkway Memorial Parkway Free
Gettysburg National Military Park National Military Park Free
Glen Echo Park Park Free
Great Falls Park Park $20
Greenbrier Sp State Park Free
Greenbrier State Park State Park Free
Greenwood Furnace State Park State Park Free
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park National Historical Park $20
Johnstown Flood National Memorial National Memorial Free
Kings Gap State Park State Park Free
Little Buffalo State Park State Park Free
Matthew Henson Sp State Park Free
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 State Park Free
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 State Park Free
Monocacy National Battlefield National Battlefield Free
Mont Alto State Park State Park Free
Morgan Run Nea State Park Free
Patapsco Valley State Park State Park Free
Patuxent River Sp State Park Free
Penn Roosevelt State Park State Park Free
Pine Grove Furnace State Park State Park Free
Poe Paddy State Park State Park Free
Poe Valley State Park State Park Free
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail Free
Prince Gallitzin State Park State Park Free
Reeds Gap State Park State Park Free
Rock Creek Park Park Free
Rocky Gap Sp State Park Free
Seneca Creek Sp State Park Free
Seneca Creek State Park State Park Free
Shawnee State Park State Park Free
Sky Meadows State Park State Park Free
South Mountain Sb State Park Free
South Mountain Sp State Park Free
South Mountain State Park State Park Free
South Mountain State Park State Park Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield State Park Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield State Park Free
State Park State Park Free
Sweet Run State Park State Park Free
Trough Creek State Park State Park Free
Warriors Path State Park State Park Free
Washington Monument Sp State Park Free
Washington Monument State Park State Park Free
Western Maryland Rail Trail State Park Free
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail State Park Free
Whipple Dam State Park State Park Free
Wills Mountain State Park State Park Free
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Free
Woodmont Nrma State Park Free

Museums in Fort Loudon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7172641667$173,338
HAGERSTOWN AVIATION MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3017338717$147,333
CONOCOCHEAGUE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF CULTURAL HERITAGEHISTORIC PRESERVATION7173283467$86,410
ALLISON-ANTRIM MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM$32,483
CHESSIE SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CONOCOCHEAGUE INSTITUTEGENERAL MUSEUM7173283467
FULTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7174853172
MAUGANSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MERCERSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7173282248
PARTISAN PRHBTION HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Fort Loudon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY227 NORTH FIRST ST0.035,282

Farmers Markets in Fort Loudon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fulton County Medical Center Farmers Market214 peach orchard rd.06/01/2016 to 10/01/2016Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Yes
Jim's Farmers Market255 Grant StreetJanuary to DecemberFri:8:00 am - 6:00 pm;Sat:8:00 am - 1:00 pm;Visit
North Square Farmers Market50 North Main Street05/21/2016 to 10/15/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Sideling Hill Turnpike Plaza Farmers MarketSideling Hill Turnpike Sevice Plaza

Breweries in Fort Loudon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Good Ta GoBeer Garden, Brewery1640 Orchard Dr7174460138Visit

Pharmacies in Fort Loudon

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
MODNUR INCORPORATED PHARMACY 4495 LINCOLN WAY WEST 717-369-4636

Daycare Centers in Fort Loudon

1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2311 LEMAR RD
 SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (717) 328-3127 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Fort Loudon

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Cowans Gap State Park6235 Aughwick RdNon-Networked2J1772public

Cell Towers in Fort Loudon

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
ROUTE 475TOWER128
16765 TIMMONS RDTOWER96
13776 Blairs Valley Road (118997)LTOWER61
Mercersburg Site 11900 Buchanan Trail West (PA13371-A)TOWER61
13514 Orchard Ridge Road (35933)LTOWER61
522 Locke Road (4495)LTOWER60
2529 Bark Road (4439)GTOWER58

Fire Stations in Fort Loudon

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Saint Thomas Township Fire & Rescue34 Schoolhouse RDMostly volunteer717-369-2946

Power Plants Near Fort Loudon

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
WHITETAIL SOLAR 2SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-77.8OP

Bridges in Fort Loudon

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2021359,478G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19591175,885F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1953223,037P
Tee BeamConcrete1926231,545F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous2001131944G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193636845G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete201642661G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197133300F
FrameConcrete198223206G
FrameConcrete200524200F
SlabPrestressed concrete197725140F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193524135G
SlabConcrete200935100F

Amtrak Stations in Fort Loudon

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Hancock, MD434 East Main StreetBUS

Superfund Sites Near Fort Loudon

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CHAMBERSBURG BORO ORCHARD PARK GENERATING STACHAMBERS 5 BUSINESS PARKFRANKLIN
LOEWENGART & CO INC209 OREGON STREETFRANKLIN

Airports Near Fort Loudon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altoona Blair County AirportAOOMedium Airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd FieldMRBMedium Airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson FieldHGRMedium Airport
5 Lakes Airport—Small Airport
Al's Field—Small Airport
Baker-Sell Airport—Small Airport
Bedford County Airport—Small Airport
Beers Farm Airport—Small Airport
Bell Airport—Small Airport
Blue Haven Airport—Small Airport
Blue Knob Valley Airport—Small Airport
Botsford Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bowtie Airport—Small Airport
Burhans Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Burnt Cabins Emergency Strip—Small Airport
Buzzards Gap Ultralightport—Small Airport
Carlisle Airport—Small Airport
Catoctin Crosswind Airport—Small Airport
Cloudbound Airport—Small Airport
Cove Valley Airport—Small Airport
Derick Ultralight Flightpark—Small Airport
Drillmore Acres Airport—Small Airport
Egolf Airport—Small Airport
Fly Away Farm Airport—Small Airport
Flying M Farms Airport—Small Airport
Flying R Airport—Small Airport
Fox Field—Small Airport
Franklin County Regional Airport—Small Airport
Frederick Municipal AirportFDKSmall Airport
Gettysburg Regional AirportGTYSmall Airport
Good Neighbor Farm Airport—Small Airport
Greater Breezewood Regional Airport—Small Airport
Green Landings Airport—Small Airport
Harp Airport—Small Airport
Harrison Farm Airport—Small Airport
Heberlig Airport—Small Airport
Hickory Hill Farms Airport—Small Airport
High View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Hilling International Airport—Small Airport
Hostetler Airport—Small Airport
Ickes Airport—Small Airport
Ijamsville Airport—Small Airport
JJ & PK Airport—Small Airport
Jucapa Farms Airport—Small Airport
Karlindo Airport—Small Airport
Keymar Airpark—Small Airport
Kitner Airport—Small Airport
Krens Farm Airport—Small Airport
Laura's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Lincoln Farms Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Fort Loudon

3 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Chambersburg Police Department116 South 2nd Street
Thurmont Police Department
Westminster Police Department

Grocery Stores in Fort Loudon

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Andrews Farm MarketOther9523 Lincoln Way W
Dollar General 12438Other134 Path Valley Rd
UnimartConvenience Store7391 Lincoln Way W

Treatment Centers in Fort Loudon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Folium Inc - DBA Laurel Life ServicesMental Health717-375-1509

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort Loudon

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ASSEMBLY OF GOD173 RHONDEL DR
BELIEVERS FELLOWSHIP IN CHRISTCHURCH105 BEAR VALLEY RD
GOOD GROUND CHURCH5173 LINCOLN WAY W
GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHAMBERSBURG11167 LINCOLN WAY W
ST LUKES LUTEHRAN CHURCH5327 WARM SPRING RD BOX 227
SUSQUEHANNA REGION OF THE COVENANT BRETHREN CHURCH8003 BRANDTS CHURCH RD
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTPO BOX 253

Explore Near Fort Loudon

UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
View all →
Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
View all →

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Fort Loudon.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Loudon

What is the population of Fort Loudon?

Fort Loudon has a population of 1,044 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 41.3% female and 58.7% male.

Is Fort Loudon expensive to live in?

Fort Loudon has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $118,269, 57% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $271,400 (4% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Fort Loudon safe?

Fort Loudon is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,248 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fort Loudon receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fort Loudon?

Fort Loudon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Fort Loudon?

The job market in Fort Loudon is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,068. There are 3,466 business establishments in the area, including 288 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 66.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fort Loudon?

The median home value in Fort Loudon is $271,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $207,595. The homeownership rate is 95.6%. The average annual property tax is $4,983.

How are the schools in Fort Loudon?

Schools in Fort Loudon score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.9% of adults in Fort Loudon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fort Loudon?

The obesity rate in Fort Loudon is 43.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 73.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,628.

What is transportation like in Fort Loudon?

The average commute in Fort Loudon is 28 minutes. 28.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 66.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fort Loudon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Loudon is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 20.6% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

McConnellsburg, PA 1,005 pop · 4.7 mi Mercersburg, PA 1,940 pop · 6.2 mi Greencastle, PA 4,237 pop · 13.2 mi Chambersburg, PA 22,051 pop · 13.3 mi State Line, PA 3,288 pop · 16.3 mi Guilford, PA 3,673 pop · 16.3 mi Scotland, PA 1,535 pop · 17.4 mi Maugansville, MD 3,057 pop · 17.9 mi Fayetteville, PA 2,431 pop · 18.1 mi Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD 6,364 pop · 19.1 mi Wilson-Conococheague, MD 1,614 pop · 19.2 mi Mont Alto, PA 1,531 pop · 19.5 mi Hancock, MD 1,715 pop · 20.3 mi Paramount-Long Meadow, MD 2,660 pop · 20.3 mi
Compare Fort Loudon with another city: