Penn State Berks, PA

Pennsylvania · Berks County · Reading Metro

Penn State Berks is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 852.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

852 Population 2,029/sq mi density

54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

67 Violent Crime/100K 4,235 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

67 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Violent Crime 67/100K

82% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 43.8%

36% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.9%

75% lower than US avg

How Penn State Berks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population852

Median Age19.6 yrs

Density2,029/mi²

Male / Female40% / 60%

Largest GroupWhite 76%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$5,399

Unemployment0.9%

PovertyN/A

County GDP$26,580M

Commute10 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$367,967

Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

Violent67/100K

Property4,235/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking26.6%

Heart Disease8.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain45.2 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation272 ft (83 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.59

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%

Commute10 min

Broadband0.0%

EV Stations1

Libraries25

Is Penn State Berks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penn State Berks receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Penn State Berks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Safety & Crime

Penn State Berks is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,235 per 100,000, 116% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Penn State Berks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Penn State Berks has a population of 852 with a density of 2,029 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 19.6 years, 50% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 59.9% female and 40.1% male. The city is predominantly White (75.5%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 12.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.4% of residents, while 6.6% speak Spanish. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 89.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

852

Total Population

2,029

People / sq mi

19.6yrs

Median Age

50% below US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.1%

Female 59.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Penn State Berks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.4%

19% above US avg

Spanish 6.6%

51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penn State Berks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penn State Berks is N/A. Per capita income is $5,399 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,223, 15% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Penn State Berks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$5,399
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,223
IRS Avg AGI	$73,856
Gini Index	0.445 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.9%
	75% below US avg

Establishments (County)	8,917
County GDP	$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants	774
Healthcare	964
Retail	1,095
Manufacturing	461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,380
	111% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	9.6 min
Drive Alone	29.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.5%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $367,967. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $7,380 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$367,967

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Renter-Occupied	34.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,380
	111% above US avg

In Penn State Berks, 43.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.0% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.6% of residents, above the national average. 35.0% have high blood pressure. 26.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.1% report binge drinking. 38.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,590. The dentist ratio is 1:1,786. 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Penn State Berks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	43.8%
	36% above US avg
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart Disease	8.6%
High Blood Pressure	35.0%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	9.5%
Cancer	5.9%
Kidney Disease	4.3%
Stroke	4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	26.6%
	90% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.1%
Physical Inactivity	38.7%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	20.5%
Short Sleep	45.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.2%

Primary Care	1:1,590
Dentists	1:1,786
Mental Health	1:525
Checkup Rate	69.9%
Dental Visits	46.1%
Premature Death	7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.5/10
Exercise Access	86.2%
Healthcare Facilities	964

Penn State Berks has a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,235 per 100,000, 116% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 46 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Penn State Berks receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Penn State Berks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	66.8/100K
	82% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,234.6/100K
	116% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	46
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Penn State Berks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 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 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	272 ft (83 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	2,029/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3613°N, 75.9760°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Berks County County
Nearest Airport	Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"

19% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.44 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.5 / 100
Community Resilience	85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	109 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	6 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	110 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	130 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	103 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	139 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	79 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	90 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	34 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	135 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	95 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	110 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	110 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	5 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	93 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	146 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	4 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	90 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	265 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	206 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 271 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	98 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	86 km	0
Jul 14, 2004	EF3	52 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	15 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	41 km	3
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	72 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	56 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	28 km	1
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	84 km	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	53 km	1
Nov 4, 1950	EF3	22 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	69 km	1
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	66 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	87 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	92 km	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	63 km	0
May 28, 2019	EF2	23 km	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	99 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	99 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	91 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	93 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	90 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	25 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	53 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.4 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	4.4 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in

Penn State Berks has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Penn State Berks is located in Berks County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 55.6% of the vote, a 12.2-point margin. 0.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 25 public libraries serving the community. 964 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 29.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%

D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	46
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.59

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,029/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi
County	Berks County County

Services

Broadband Access	0.0%
Avg Download Speed	203.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	12.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	25
Healthcare Facilities	964
Restaurants	774
Retail Stores	1,095

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	9.6 min
Drive Alone	29.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.5%

Average costs for common services in Penn State Berks. 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Top Industries in Berks County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	31,477	508	$77,957	2.21
Health Care & Social Assistance	29,387	1,122	$67,565	1.18
Retail Trade	18,583	1,094	$35,694	1.07
Accommodation & Food Services	12,602	770	$22,041	0.80
Transportation & Warehousing	10,444	312	$55,987	1.42
Administrative & Waste Services	8,718	512	$41,709	0.85
Construction	7,460	884	$78,831	0.82
Professional & Technical Services	6,209	736	$88,499	0.51
Wholesale Trade	5,723	387	$77,577	0.84
Other Services	5,488	902	$40,421	1.05
Management of Companies	4,792	98	$145,047	1.64
Finance & Insurance	3,878	425	$103,302	0.55
Agriculture & Forestry	2,462	121	$44,416	1.75
Arts & Entertainment	2,301	149	$28,298	0.79
Educational Services	2,218	101	$42,471	0.62
Real Estate	1,694	278	$97,997	0.63
Information & Technology	874	108	$60,088	0.27
Utilities	534	27	$135,824	0.81
Mining & Oil/Gas	226	9	$91,702	0.34

Radio Stations near Penn State Berks

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CVGM - Chiptune, Retro & Video Game Music	—	MP3 192 kbps
C.A.F.E. Tropical Cristiana	christian	MP3
NewsRadio 790 WAEB	news, talk	AAC
iHeartPodcast AM 1470	news, talk	AAC
WDAC FM 94.5 HD1	christian, christian-gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WDAC FM 94.5 HD2	christian, christian-gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
FM97	pop, top 40	AAC
830 WEEU	news, talk	MP3 128 kbps
WFNGR696.com	alternative rock, punk	MP3 128 kbps
WJTL	christian contemporary	MP3

Campgrounds Near Penn State Berks

1 campgrounds found near Penn State Berks.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA)	4.8/5	3	$90

National Parks Near Penn State Berks

97 national parks and monuments found near Penn State Berks.

Park	Type	Fee
3 Forts Ferry	State Park	Free
Alapocas Run State Park	State Park	Free
Appalachian National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Auburn Heights	State Park	Free
Auburn Heights Preserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Elk Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Bohemia River State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Park	State Park	Free
Codorus State Park	State Park	Free
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Elk Neck Sp	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Fair Hill Nrma	State Park	Free
First State National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Flint Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fort Delaware State Park	State Park	Free
Fort DuPont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Dupont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mott State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Fox Point State Park	State Park	Free
Frances Slocum State Park	State Park	Free
French Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Gifford Pinchot State Park	State Park	Free
Glens Natural Area	State Park	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Gunpowder Falls Sp	State Park	Free
Gunpowder Falls State Park	State Park	Free
H. Fletcher Brown Park	State Park	Free
Hampton National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
Hickory Run State Park	State Park	Free
Hobbs Property	State Park	Free
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
Lehigh Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Locust Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lums Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Market Square	State Park	Free
Marsh Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Memorial Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Milton State Park	State Park	Free
Nescopeck State Park	State Park	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nvf Site	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Oversee Property	State Park	Free
Palmer Sp	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Parvin State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Port Penn Interpretive Center	State Park	Free
Port Penn Natural Area	State Park	Free
Port Penn Wetlands Trail	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Rocks Sp	State Park	Free
Rocky Run Acquisition	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Samuel S. Lewis State Park	State Park	Free
Shikellamy State Park	State Park	Free
Soldiers Delight Nea	State Park	Free
Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)	State Park	Free
Stow Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset Lake	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Sp	State Park	Free
Susquehanna State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehannock State Park	State Park	Free
Swatara State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
The Cannery Lot	State Park	Free
The Cauffiel Estate	State Park	Free
The Cleaver House	State Park	Free
The Hubbs House	State Park	Free
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Torrey C Brown Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Tuscarora State Park	State Park	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
White Clay Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Wilmington and Western Railroad	State Park	Free
Wilmington State Parks	State Park	Free

Museums in Penn State Berks

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FREEDMAN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6109217541	$92,682,086
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6106831589	$9,203,054
FOUNDATION FOR THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103715850	$3,215,357
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD	6103715850	$3,215,357
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM & ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6103715850	$3,215,357
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BERKS COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6103754375	$816,388
MID ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	11 MUSEUM DRIVE	6103727333	$486,974
HISTORIC POOLE FORGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7174450472	$299,743
HAY CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1250 FURNACE ROAD	6102860388	$295,475
HEIDELBERG HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	182 WEST PENN AVENUE & 20 EAST PENN AVENUE	6106786202	$291,595
HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST OF BERKS COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 245	6103854762	$192,309
EPHRATA CLOISTER ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7177336600	$174,174
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$162,180
READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 SOUTH THIRD STREET	6105625513	$157,391
SWISS PIONEER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$108,674
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE COCALICO VALLEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	237 WEST MAIN STREET	7177331616	$95,697
CENTRE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6103757860	$43,006
READING FAIRGROUNDS RACING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	READING	6109162331	$38,248
KUTZTOWN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1892 PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$33,333
NICHOLAS STOLTZFUS HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7178087785	$29,295
ROBESONIA FURNACE	HISTORY MUSEUM			$10,963
READING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$8,455
GEIGERTOWN CENTRAL RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$2,133
AMERICAN MUSEUM-VETRY MEDICINE	GENERAL MUSEUM		6108980659
AMITY HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	BIRDSBORO	6105822070
BERKS CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	25 N 11TH STREET	6103724992
BERKS COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103728939
CAERNARVON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7174455040
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM AT OLD BETHEL AME CHURCH	HISTORY MUSEUM
CONRAD WEISER HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	30 WEISER CT	6105892934
DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2155824900
DREIBELBIS FARM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6104887896
FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT OF THE CONTINENTAL LINE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FLEETWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FREYBERGER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
HAMBURG AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105623664
HISTORIC CONSERVATION TRUST OF THE EPHRATA AREA	GENERAL MUSEUM
HOPEWELL FURNACE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105828773
INDUSTRIES OF THE WYOMISSING CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LUTHERAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LANCASTER COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7177334833
MENGEL NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MILLER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
NEAG PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD
OLD DRY ROAD FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6106781226
OLEY VALLEY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
PENNSYLVANIA SKI AND WINTER SPORTS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5704214727
READING AREA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103752066
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD	6103715850
READING-BERKS HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
SEIVERLING CAR AND PEDAL CAR	GENERAL MUSEUM		7174317257
SHARADIN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6106831575
SINKING SPRING AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HERITAGE PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6106784219
TRI-COUNTY HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4979 NORTH TWIN VALLEY ROAD	6102867477
WORLD WAR II HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GROUP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2099963055

Libraries in Penn State Berks

Name	Address	Annual Visits
READING PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 S. 5TH STREET	359,832
EPHRATA PUBLIC LIBRARY	550 SOUTH READING RD	346,044
EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	4569 PRESTWICK DRIVE	152,981
SPRING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	78-C COMMERCE DRIVE	103,202
ADAMSTOWN AREA LIBRARY	3000 NORTH READING ROAD ROUTE 272	92,954
MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY LIBRARY	3612 KUTZTOWN RD	81,997
MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	6 PHILADELPHIA AVE.	76,053
KUTZTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	70 BIEBER ALLEY	70,155
WYOMISSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	9 READING BLVD	49,608
HAMBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 NORTH 3RD ST	49,261
VILLAGE LIBRARY OF MORGANTOWN	207 N. WALNUT STREET	45,151
BOONE AREA LIBRARY	129 N. MILL ST.	43,931
SINKING SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY	3940 PENN AVE	38,275
ROBESONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY	75-A SOUTH BROOKE ST	37,176
WERNERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 NORTH REBER STREET	31,534
FLEETWOOD AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 W ARCH ST	31,110
SCHUYLKILL VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	1310 WASHINGTON RD	27,601
WOMELSDORF COMMUNITY LIBRARY	203 W HIGH ST	25,427
BERNVILLE AREA COMMUNITY LIB	6721 BERNVILLE RD.	22,784

Farmers Markets in Penn State Berks

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Fairgrounds Farmers Market	2935 N. 5th St.
Green Dragon Farmers Market	955 N. State St.	January to December	Fri:9:00 am - 9:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Leesport Farmers Market Inc.	312 Gernants Church Road, P.O. Box 747		Wed: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Penn Street Market	800 Block of Penn Street	06/06/2014 to 10/03/2014	Fri: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Renningers Farmers Market	740 Noble St.
Shillington Farmers market	10 South Summit Avenue

Breweries in Penn State Berks

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Clover Farms Dairy Co Inc	, Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers, Reading, Home, Beverages, Fluid Milk Manufacturers, Reading,	3300 Pottsville Pike	6109219111	Visit
Hidden River Brewing Company	Brewery and American Restaurant	1808 W Schuylkill Rd	4842732266	Visit
Kutztown Bottling Works	mfg, , Beer and Ale, Beverages, ale, Breweries, alcoholic, Kutztown Beer and Other Fermented Malt Li	78 S Whiteoak St	6106837377	Visit
Kutztown Tavern	Brewery, American Restaurant, and Burger Joint, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, T	272 W Main St	6106839600	Visit
Legacy Brewing	, Reading, Beverages, Brew Pubs, Reading, PA, (1), Malt Beverages, (1),, (2), PA, Reading Brewers	535 Canal St	6103769996	Visit
Saint Boniface Craft Brewing	Food & Drink, Breweries	1701 W Main St	7174666900
Saucony Creek Brewing Co	Breweries, Food & Drink	15032 Kutztown Rd	16106833128
Stoudts Black Angus Restaurant & Pub	Steakhouse, Brewery	2800 N Reading Rd	7174844386	Visit
Sunsweet Growers Inc	mfg, manufacturing, Fruits, Home, Fleetwood Fruits, Dried or Dehydrated, Except Freeze-Dried, prepar	105 S Buttonwood St	6109440411	Visit

Daycare Centers in Penn State Berks

1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
ST JOSEPH CREATIVE BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER 2390 BERNVILLE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 378-2484	OPEN

Cell Towers in Penn State Berks

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
APPROX 3600' SE OF EXISTING PA TPK RADIO TWR	TOWER	102
645 SWAMP CHURCH ROAD (17074)	GTOWER	81
OLD RT 22 (14631)	LTOWER	76
2 MI W OF THE INT OF RT 737 & US RT 22	TOWER	76
1404 BROAD STREET (40490)	LTOWER	61
850 FOREST ROAD (82679)	MTOWER	61
1050 EDWARDS ROAD (67237)	LTOWER	60
IRISH CREEK ROAD RURAL ROUTE 1 (2165)	LTOWER	57
2731 SWAMP ROAD (2171)	LTOWER	56
INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 183 AND 78 (2199)	LTOWER	55
Amblestone Drive and Mountain Holly Lane	TOWER	49
10506 OLD RTE 22 (2235)	MTOWER	47
1525 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD (71791)	MTOWER	39

Bridges in Penn State Berks

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1966	35	33,430	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1966	35	32,395	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1997	74	27,889	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1997	74	27,675	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2013	155	12,988	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1997	249	1,447	G

Amtrak Stations in Penn State Berks

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Reading, PA	701 Franklin Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Penn State Berks

10 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BERKS PROD CORP/ONTELAUNEE	726 SPRING STREET	BERKS
CHIYODA AMERICA INC	378 THOUSAND OAKS BOULEVARD	BERKS
E.J. BRENEMAN INC.	1117 SNYDER RD	BERKS
ONTELAUNEE POWER OPR CO LLC/ONTELAUNEE PLT	PA STATE ROUTE 61 NORTH	BERKS
ONTELAUNEE POWER OPR CO LLC/ONTELAUNEE PLT	PA STATE ROUTE 61 NORTH	BERKS
PENNSYLVANIA POWER CO.	76 SOUTH MAIN ST.	LANCASTER
PEPPERIDGE FARM BREAD & CRACKER BAKERY DENVER	2195 NORTH READING ROAD	LANCASTER
PEPPERIDGE FARM BREAD & CRACKER BAKERY DENVER	2195 NORTH READING ROAD	LANCASTER
READING OFFICE	2800 POTTSVILLE PIKE	BERKS
SUNSWEET GROWERS INC/FLEETWOOD	105 SOUTH BUTTONWOOD ST	BERKS

Airports Near Penn State Berks

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Philadelphia International Airport	PHL	Large Airport
Lancaster Airport	LNS	Medium Airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport	ABE	Medium Airport
Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport	MUI	Medium Airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)	RDG	Medium Airport
Wilmington Airport	ILG	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Altemose Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bally Spring Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Baublitz Commercial Airport	—	Small Airport
Beltzville Airport	—	Small Airport
Bendigo Airport	—	Small Airport
Bert's Airport	—	Small Airport
Bloomsburg Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Mountain Academy (Private) Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyer Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Brandywine Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Broadt Personal Use Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Bullfly Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Butter Valley Golf Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Chester County G O Carlson Airport	CTH	Small Airport
Cider Field	—	Small Airport
Crosswinds Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cuatros Vientos Airport	—	Small Airport
D.Evans Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Danville Airport	—	Small Airport
Deck Airport	—	Small Airport
Dee Jay Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Meadows Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Dimascio Field	—	Small Airport
Don's Place Airpark	—	Small Airport
Donegal Springs Airpark	—	Small Airport
Double D Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Draco STOLport	—	Small Airport
East Penn Airport	—	Small Airport
Ecko Field	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Fairview Farm Airfield	—	Small Airport
Farmers Pride Airport	—	Small Airport
Fetters Construction Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Founding Fathers Field	—	Small Airport
Grimes Airport	—	Small Airport
Grover Airport	—	Small Airport
Gunden Airport	—	Small Airport
Harris Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Penn State Berks

17 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Department
Bernville Police Department
Caernarvon Township Police Department	3307 Main Street
Central Berks Regional Police Department	2147 Perkiomen Avenue
Cumru Township Police Department	1775 Welsh Road
East Earl Township Police	128 Toddy Drive
Ephrata Police Department	124 South State Street
Exeter Township Police Department	4975 Demoss Road
Kutztown Police Dept
Lower Heidelberg Township Police Station
Millcreek Township Police
Pennsylvania State Police: Troop L - Schuylkill Haven
Shillington Borough Police/Municipal Building
Sinking Spring Police Department	3940 Penn Avenue
State Police Station Troop L	600 Kenhorst Boulevard
Township of Spring Police
West Reading PD	500 Chestnut Street

Grocery Stores in Penn State Berks

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Top Star Express 131	Convenience Store	2588 Bernville Rd

Treatment Centers in Penn State Berks

14 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
ARS of Ephrata	Substance Abuse	717-740-6910
Child and Family Support Services	Both	610-376-8558
Childrens Home of Reading - Neag and Cottage RTF	Mental Health	610-478-8266
CHOR Youth and Family Services Inc - APHP	Mental Health	610-478-8266
Commonwealth Clinical Group Inc	Mental Health	610-372-5645 x302
CONCERN Professional Services for - Children Youth and Families	Mental Health	610-541-2309 x416
Family Guidance Center - Friend Inc	Mental Health	610-374-4963
Family Guidance Center - The Hamburg Center	Mental Health	610-374-4963
Malvern Comm Health Services Inc - Reading	Mental Health	267-776-4171
NR Pennsylvania Associates LLC - Retreat Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	717-859-8000
Retreat Behavioral Health - Outpatient Services	Substance Abuse	855-859-8810
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc	Mental Health	610-777-7691 x151
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital - Behavioral Health Services	Mental Health	717-273-8871
WellSpan Philhaven	Mental Health	717-738-1125

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn State Berks

What is the population of Penn State Berks?

Penn State Berks has a population of 852 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 2,029 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 19.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 59.9% female and 40.1% male.

Is Penn State Berks expensive to live in?

Penn State Berks has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100).

Is Penn State Berks safe?

Penn State Berks is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,235 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Penn State Berks receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Penn State Berks?

Penn State Berks has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Penn State Berks?

The job market in Penn State Berks is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,223. There are 8,917 business establishments in the area, including 774 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 10 minutes, and 12.5% of workers work from home.

How are the schools in Penn State Berks?

Schools in Penn State Berks score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in Penn State Berks hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Penn State Berks?

The obesity rate in Penn State Berks is 43.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.6% of adults are smokers. 38.7% are physically inactive. 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,590.

What is transportation like in Penn State Berks?

The average commute in Penn State Berks is 10 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 29.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Penn State Berks?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Penn State Berks is 75.5% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.6% speak Spanish. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 7.9% of residents have a disability. 89.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Colony Park, PA 1,125 pop · 0.9 mi Wyomissing, PA 11,100 pop · 1.9 mi Whitfield, PA 5,346 pop · 2.4 mi Fox Chase, PA 1,557 pop · 2.4 mi West Lawn, PA 1,213 pop · 2.4 mi West Reading, PA 4,537 pop · 2.4 mi Riverview Park, PA 3,647 pop · 2.5 mi Muhlenberg Park, PA 1,179 pop · 2.6 mi Springmont, PA 1,552 pop · 2.8 mi West Wyomissing, PA 3,263 pop · 2.9 mi Reading, PA 94,836 pop · 3.0 mi Lincoln Park, PA 1,778 pop · 3.3 mi Sinking Spring, PA 4,288 pop · 3.5 mi South Temple, PA 1,821 pop · 3.8 mi

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