Portersville, PA

Pennsylvania · Lawrence County · Pittsburgh Metro

Portersville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 220. Residents earn $65,938 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

4.0 /5.0

A Great

220 Population 275/sq mi density

$65,938 Median Income $37,730 per capita

$185,200 Home Value $287,892 Zillow

$675 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$65,938 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$185,200 home value, $675/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $65,938

12% lower than US avg

Home Value $185,200

34% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 26.0%

23% lower than US avg

Median Rent $675

42% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.9%

1% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.6%

56% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.5%

9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population220

Median Age49.3 yrs

Density275/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 94%

Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,938

Per Capita$37,730

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty13.5%

County GDP$4,200M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$185,200

Rent$675

Ownership73.3%

Zillow$287,892

Housing Units103

Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%

Uninsured6.4%

Smoking21.8%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain45.2 in/yr

Elevation1,364 ft (416 m)

Education

Bachelor's+26.0%

High School+98.3%

Graduate+12.6%

School Score5.98

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%

Commute24 min

Broadband93.3%

EV Stations2

Libraries4

Is Portersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Portersville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Portersville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Portersville is $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Portersville is $185,200, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Portersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow.

Portersville has a population of 220 with a density of 275 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.2% female and 46.8% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.5% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 93.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

220

Total Population

2023 Census

275

People / sq mi

49.3yrs

Median Age

27% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%

Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Portersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.5%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.5%

96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Portersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Portersville is $65,938, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,730. The average weekly wage is $1,018, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 12.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Portersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,938
	12% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,730
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,018
IRS Avg AGI	$63,599
Gini Index	0.437 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.6%
	56% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.5%
	9% above US avg
Establishments (County)	2,000
County GDP	$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants	164
Healthcare	280
Retail	253
Manufacturing	126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,252
	50% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.2 min
Drive Alone	78.7%
Public Transit	1.6%
Work from Home	12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Portersville is $185,200, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,892, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 73.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 103 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1952. The average annual property tax is $5,252 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 25.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$185,200
	34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$287,892

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$675
	42% below US avg
Rent Burden	25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	73.3%
Owner-Occupied	73.3%
Renter-Occupied	26.7%
Housing Units	103
Median Year Built	1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,252
	50% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.84%

In Portersville, 31.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 31.8% have high blood pressure. 21.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.6% report binge drinking. 25.2% are physically inactive. 13.9% experience frequent mental distress. 6.4% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,443. The dentist ratio is 1:1,697. 87.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Portersville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.9%
	1% below US avg
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	31.8%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	6.2%
Kidney Disease	3.0%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.8%
	56% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.6%
Physical Inactivity	25.2%
Mental Distress	13.9%
Physical Distress	12.5%
Short Sleep	40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.6%
Uninsured	6.4%
	26% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,443
Dentists	1:1,697
Mental Health	1:579
Checkup Rate	71.5%
Dental Visits	58.9%
Premature Death	11,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	87.9%
Healthcare Facilities	280

Portersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,364 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,364 ft (416 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	275/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9243°N, 80.1469°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lawrence County County
Nearest Airport	Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 27.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.69"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0414 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.8 / 100
Community Resilience	72.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998	2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania	M4.5	67 km
Jun 10, 2019	1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M4.0	138 km
Jan 26, 2001	8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.9	126 km
Mar 12, 2007	Ohio	M3.7	111 km
Jun 30, 2003	6 km NW of Perry, Ohio	M3.6	131 km
Aug 28, 2023	7 km SE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	113 km
Oct 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	112 km
Jun 20, 2006	9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	136 km
Mar 15, 1992	15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	143 km
Jun 3, 2001	3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.4	121 km
Jan 26, 1991	1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio	M3.4	129 km
Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	148 km
Jun 30, 2004	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.3	123 km
Jul 1, 2013	5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio	M3.2	136 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	141 km
Jan 9, 2008	6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	139 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	77 km
Apr 25, 2010	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.0	123 km
Feb 23, 1995	3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio	M2.9	120 km
Aug 7, 2000	2 km S of Limaville, Ohio	M2.9	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

324 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,097 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1985	EF5	90 km	18
May 31, 1985	EF4	69 km	16
May 31, 1985	EF4	82 km	7
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	47 km	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	30 km	9
May 31, 1985	EF3	91 km	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	86 km	2
May 31, 1985	EF3	93 km	0
Oct 12, 1978	EF3	67 km	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	84 km	1
May 2, 1972	EF3	61 km	0
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	71 km	2
Aug 5, 1956	EF3	53 km	2
Mar 1, 1955	EF3	58 km	1
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	72 km	0
May 11, 2024	EF2	73 km	0
May 7, 2024	EF2	67 km	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	66 km	0
Oct 21, 2021	EF2	83 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1990	UNNAMED	628	88 km
2021	UNNAMED	586	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
June	65°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.2 in

Portersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").

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Portersville is located in Lawrence County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.5% of the vote, a 33.8-point margin. 93.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 280 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%

D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	131
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	26.0%
	23% below US avg
High School+	98.3%
Graduate Degree+	12.6%
School Test Score	5.98

B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	275/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi
County	Lawrence County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.3%
Avg Download Speed	142.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.6 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	280
Restaurants	164
Retail Stores	253

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.2 min
Drive Alone	78.7%
Public Transit	1.6%
Work from Home	12.3%

Average costs for common services in Portersville. 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 Lawrence County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	5,867	340	$50,407	1.53
Manufacturing	3,272	139	$70,933	1.48
Retail Trade	3,082	251	$35,752	1.15
Accommodation & Food Services	2,449	163	$18,281	1.00
Construction	1,784	196	$75,171	1.27
Administrative & Waste Services	1,011	94	$42,902	0.64
Other Services	898	184	$40,507	1.11
Finance & Insurance	832	94	$77,326	0.76
Professional & Technical Services	798	128	$62,972	0.43
Wholesale Trade	752	80	$63,436	0.71
Transportation & Warehousing	677	50	$48,289	0.60
Educational Services	564	20	$43,282	1.02
Management of Companies	315	26	$99,481	0.70
Arts & Entertainment	303	28	$40,064	0.67
Utilities	241	8	$132,544	2.36
Real Estate	212	48	$48,463	0.51
Agriculture & Forestry	172	18	$39,940	0.79
Information & Technology	159	21	$70,537	0.32
Mining & Oil/Gas	135	11	$84,387	1.33

Radio Stations near Portersville

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Jazz FM	jazz	AAC 131 kbps
WZUM Pittsburgh Jazz Channel	jazz	AAC 64 kbps
102.5 WDVE	classic rock, nfl	AAC
WQED-FM 89.3	classical music, opera	AAC 192 kbps
91.3 WYEP	alternative / indie, alternative rock	MP3 56 kbps
WRCT	freeform	MP3
Oldies Radio	oldies	MP3 128 kbps
90.5 wes	jazz, npr	MP3 56 kbps
WYEP	-	AAC+ 127 kbps
Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS	ems scanner, fire scanner	MP3 16 kbps
Duquesne Student Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
WPTS	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
WXED 107.3 Ellwood City	-	MP3 128 kbps
88.9 Titan Radio - New Wilmington, PA	adult contemporary, variety hits	AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Portersville

6 campgrounds found near Portersville.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter	4.5/5	1	$51
Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter	4.0/5	1	$51
SHENANGO REC AREA CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	328	$18, $34
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter	2.5/5	1	$51
Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters	2.0/5	4	$51
Shenango Lake Chestnut Run Picnic Shelter	-	1	$51

National Parks Near Portersville

28 national parks and monuments found near Portersville.

Park	Type	Fee
Allegheny Islands State Park	State Park	Free
Barkcamp State Park	State Park	Free
Beaver Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Chapman State Park	State Park	Free
Cook Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Forest Cathedral Natural Area	State Park	Free
Geneva State Park	State Park	Free
Guilford Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hillman State Park	State Park	Free
Jefferson Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Keystone State Park	State Park	Free
Kooser State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Milton State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Hill State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Summit State Park	State Park	Free
Linn Run State Park	State Park	Free
Maurice K. Goddard State Park	State Park	Free
McConnells Mill State Park	State Park	Free
Moraine State Park	State Park	Free
Mosquito Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park	State Park	Free
Oil Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Point State Park	State Park	Free
Pymatuning State Park	State Park	Free
Raccoon Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Tomlinson Run State Park	State Park	Free
West Branch State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Portersville

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NATIONAL CHURCHILL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$68,621,851
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		4126522882	$4,655,932
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2525 ROCHESTER ROAD SUITE 400	7247764806	$636,555
BEAVER AREA HERITAGE FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7247757174	$383,082
GROVE CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$301,167
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9372247061	$152,782
HARMONY HISTORIC	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	218 MERCER ST	7244527341	$97,065
HARMONY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7244527341	$97,065
JOSEPH A. CLAVELLI HISTORY CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	408 N JEFFERSON STREET	7246584022	$65,782
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	408 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET	7246584022	$65,782
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7246584022	$65,782
ZELIENOPLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4124529457	$56,040
AIR HERITAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7248432820	$52,280
PENNSYLVANIA STEAM ENGINE & OLD EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1512 PERRY HIGHWAY		$48,540
BEAVER CNTY HISTORICAL RESERCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7247751848	$45,788
MERRICK ART GALLERY ASSOCIATES	ART MUSEUM	PO BOX 312	7248461130	$29,160
ELLWOOD CITY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7247522021	$27,072
GROVE CITY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7244581798	$23,296
BEAVER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7243120831
BEAVER FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7244942439
BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7244956106
CAPT. WILLIAM VICARY HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ENVISION LINESVILLE	HISTORY MUSEUM		8148256403
EVANS CITY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOMBELL AREA HISTORY GROUP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HARLANSBURG STATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7246529002
LAWRENCE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		7246584571
MARS AREA HISTORY & LANDMARK SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 BRICKYARD RD	7246251115
MARTHA GAULT ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MARY HULTON PHILLIPS ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MONACA COMMUNITY HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
NEW BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PROSPECT AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7248652181
PROVIDENCE PLANTATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7245388818
RESOURCE AND RESEARCH CENTER FOR BEAVER COUNTY & LOCAL HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM
VALENCIA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VIETNAM HUEY PILOTS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WAMPUM AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WASHINGTONS TRAIL - 1753	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402985390

Libraries in Portersville

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CRANBERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY	2525 ROCHESTER RD SUITE 300	194,765
ELLWOOD CITY AREA PUB LIBRARY	415 LAWRENCE AVE..	163,887
NEW CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	207 EAST NORTH STREET	120,908
BEAVER AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY	100 COLLEGE AVE	113,911
GROVE CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	125 WEST MAIN ST	95,174
CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY - BEAVER FALLS	1301 7TH AVE	47,778
MARS AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 GRAND AVE	45,000
ZELIENOPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	227 SOUTH HIGH ST	27,450
NEW BRIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	1021 3RD AVE	17,432
PROSPECT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	357 MAIN STREET	13,513
ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY	252 ADAMS ST	11,400
MONACA PUBLIC LIBRARY	609 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE	10,599
EVANS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	204 S. JACKSON STREET	10,058

Farmers Markets in Portersville

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Beaver County Fruit Company I	Beaver County Courthouse parking lot
Beaver Falls Farmers Market	8th Avenue and 12th Street, Rte 18
Chippewa Farmers' Market	2465 Darlington Road				Visit
Ellwood City Farmers' Market	Beaver Ave. Municipal Parking Lot	06/07/2014 to 10/18/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center	129 Chestnut Street	05/19/2016 to 09/29/2016	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes
Mars Farmers Market	120 Tess Lane
New Wilmington Farmers' Market	Jameson Heath Care parking lot -Market St. & Vine St				Visit
Olde Town Grove City Farmers Market	120 Festival Park (Beside the Gazebo)				Visit
Slippery Rock Farmers Market	Gateway Park, 100 Midway Street	06/06/2020 to 10/03/2020	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
The Green Market on Market St.	Jameson Lot: Market St.				Visit
Zelienople-Harmony Farmer's Market	Beaver Street and South Division Street	06/01/2020 to 10/12/2020	Mon: 3:30 PM-7:00 PM;

Restaurants in Portersville

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brown's Country Kitchen

Theatres in Portersville

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stage

Gas Stations in Portersville

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marathon Gas Station

Breweries in Portersville

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Beer 4 Less	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Wholesale Beverage Dispensing Equipment	310 Cascade Galleria	7246540900
Blue Marble The	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Taver	907 3rd Ave	7243841095	Visit
Brixton Brewing Inc	Rochester Pa, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Rochester Brewers	101 Pinney St
Hollywood Gardens	Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant, Take Out Restaurants, Bars, Pub, Brewery, and Vegetarian / Vegan Rest	169 Pinney St	7247282227, 7247749806	Visit
North Country Brewing Co	American Restaurant, Brewery, Bar	141 S Main St	7247942337	Visit
Paul's Beverages	Bottlers, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	137 Northgate Cir	7246521171	Visit
The Hilltop Bar and Restaurant	American Restaurant, Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs	318 New York Ave	7247748665

EV Charging Stations in Portersville

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
McConnell's Mill State Park	1761 McConnells Mill Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Moraine State Park	118 N Shore Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Portersville

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
140 CHURCH ROAD (40497)	LTOWER	111
134 TOWER STREET (84874)	LTOWER	107
1039 Wray Road (96114)	LTOWER	96
1579 POTTER RUN ROAD (43305)	LTOWER	86
2 MI AT 90 DEG FROM	TOWER	83
1831 Perry Highway (96289)	LTOWER	82
4330 William Flynn Highway (96122)	GTOWER	81
137 Glen Eden Road (3553)	LTOWER	79
RD 1 BOX 291 AHN 4 WAMPURN MOUNT AIR RD (43314)	LTOWER	79
1735 SHENANGO ROAD (42146)	LTOWER	59
SHENANGO ROAD	TOWER	59
522 East Main Street (96283)	MTOWER	47

Fire Stations in Portersville

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Portersville Muddycreek Township Volunteer Fire Department	1141 W Portersville RD	Volunteer			724-368-3956

Bridges in Portersville

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1963	23	25,109	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1969	108	13,860	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	103	12,696	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	112	12,413	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2020	235	3,765	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2017	49	441	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	143	148	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	143	148	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	32	100	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2005	38	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1954	144	62	P
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1913	30	50	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	2018	32	50	G
Culvert	Steel	1980	21	50	F

Superfund Sites Near Portersville

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ELLWOOD QUALITY STEELS CO	700 MORAVIA ST	LAWRENCE
GE TRANSPORTATION	1503 W MAIN STREET EXT	MERCER
INTERNATIONAL METALS RECLAMATION CO INC INMETCO	245 PORTERSVILLE ROAD	LAWRENCE
MITSUI ZINC POWDER	302 FRANKLIN ROAD	BEAVER
MITSUI ZINC POWDER	302 FRANKLIN ROAD	BEAVER
NEW CASTLE POWER PLANT	ROUTE 168 SOUTH	LAWRENCE
NEW CASTLE POWER PLANT	ROUTE 168 SOUTH	LAWRENCE

Airports Near Portersville

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Pittsburgh International Airport	PIT	Large Airport
Allegheny County Airport	AGC	Medium Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport	LBE	Medium Airport
Beaver County Airport	BFP	Medium Airport
Venango Regional Airport	FKL	Medium Airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport	HLG	Medium Airport
Youngstown Warren Regional Airport	YNG	Medium Airport
Aero Flight Center Airport	-	Small Airport
Allen Airport	-	Small Airport
Allen Airport	-	Small Airport
Barnes Farmland Airport	-	Small Airport
Bartsch Airport	-	Small Airport
Bieber Field	-	Small Airport
Big Bend Airport	-	Small Airport
Black Rock Airport	-	Small Airport
Brennan Personal Use Airport	-	Small Airport
Bristol Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Brocker Field	-	Small Airport
Butler Farm Show Airport	-	Small Airport
Cataney Airport	-	Small Airport
Cedar Run Airport	-	Small Airport
Clarion County Airport	-	Small Airport
Columbiana County Airport	-	Small Airport
Culmerville Airport	-	Small Airport
Dunbar Airport	-	Small Airport
Eakin Airport	-	Small Airport
Eddie Dew Memorial Airpark	-	Small Airport
Ferrell Field	-	Small Airport
Finleyville Airpark	-	Small Airport
Fino Airport	-	Small Airport
Fisher Airport	-	Small Airport
Flemming Field	-	Small Airport
Fletcher Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying M Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Frame Field	-	Small Airport
Greensburg Jeannette Regional Airport	-	Small Airport
Greenville Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Gregg Airport	-	Small Airport
Griffin-Sloas Airport	-	Small Airport
Grove City Airport	-	Small Airport
Hal Joy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hanny Beaver Airpark Inc Airport	-	Small Airport
Herron Airport	-	Small Airport
Inter County Airport	-	Small Airport
J and B Sky Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
J T Willie Airport	-	Small Airport
Jackson Airport	-	Small Airport
Jefferson County Airpark	-	Small Airport
Kenley Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Portersville

18 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Adams Township Police
Beaver Police Department
Brighton Police Department
Butler City Police Department	200 West New Castle Street
Cranberry Police Department
Grove City High School Police
Grove City Police	337 East Pine Street
Koppel Police Department	3437 Arthur Street
Mars Police Department
Middlesex Township Police
Monaca Police Department
New Brighton Area Police Department
New Castle Police Department
Patterson Township Municipal Building	19th Avenue
Union Township Police Dept
University Police Department	145 Kiester Road
Vanport Police Department
Zelienople Police Department

Grocery Stores in Portersville

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar Genral 18120	Other	1542 Perry Hwy
Holy Kow LLC	Grocery Store	1250 Perry Hwy

Treatment Centers in Portersville

15 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Addiction and Behav Csl Associates	Substance Abuse	724-843-0129
Brighton Rehab and Wellness Ctr - LTSR	Mental Health	724-770-3240
Butler Regional Recovery Program - Family Services	Substance Abuse	724-284-4759
Clear Choices	Substance Abuse	724-775-7905
Ellen OBrien Gaiser Addiction Center	Substance Abuse	724-287-8205 x103
Ellen OBrien Gaiser Addiction Center	Substance Abuse	724-256-8882
Foundations Medical Services	Substance Abuse	724-431-2006
Freedom Healthcare Services	Substance Abuse	724-201-0850
George Junior Republic	Substance Abuse	724-458-9330 x2142
Glade Run Lutheran Services - Beaver Falls Office	Mental Health	724-843-0816 x101
Glade Run Lutheran Services - Heritage Wellness Center OP	Mental Health	724-452-4453
Heritage Valley Health System	Both	724-728-7000
Human Services Center	Mental Health	724-658-3578
New Castle Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Discovery House NC LLC	Substance Abuse	724-598-7999 x419
New Horizons Treatment Center - Washington Centre	Substance Abuse	724-202-6818

DOL Wage Violations in Portersville

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $8,663 in back wages owed to 24 employees.

Violations

$8,663

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Fischer's Paving	-	-	16051	-	2	$6,124	$612	10
Brown's Country Kitchen, LLC	-	-	16051	-	1	$2,383	$199	12
Portersville EMS	-	-	16051	-	1	$157	$78	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portersville

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CATHOLIC FUNDAMENTALISM INC	1256 BUFFALO BILL CODY HWY
MOUNTVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	2795 MOUNTVILLE RD
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORTERSVILLE	PO BOX 126

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Haunted Places Near Portersville

2 reported haunted locations found near Portersville.

Name	Description
Moraine State Park	Burton Road -"Snyder Cemetery" Red eyes will chase you out. Also, something else could chase you out. It is Conrad Snyder who is haunting his family's resting place.
Moraine State Park	Snyder Cemetery - A green glowing light come from a small gravestone, white flashes of light, weird fog reported.

Waterfalls Near Portersville

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Portersville.

Name	Description
Breakneck Falls	Height: 5
Hells Hollow Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portersville

What is the population of Portersville?

Portersville has a population of 220 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 275 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.2% female and 46.8% male.

Is Portersville expensive to live in?

Portersville 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 $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $185,200 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Portersville?

Portersville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches, with 27.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Portersville?

The job market in Portersville is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,018. There are 2,000 business establishments in the area, including 164 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 12.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Portersville?

The median home value in Portersville is $185,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,892. For renters, the median monthly rent is $675. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 73.3%. The average annual property tax is $5,252.

How are the schools in Portersville?

Schools in Portersville score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 26.0% of adults in Portersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Portersville?

The obesity rate in Portersville is 31.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.8% of adults are smokers. 25.2% are physically inactive. 6.4% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 87.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,443.

What is transportation like in Portersville?

The average commute in Portersville is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.7% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 12.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Portersville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Portersville is 94.1% White. 99.5% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 93.6% have health insurance coverage.

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