Salix, PA

Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Johnstown Metro

Salix is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,339. Residents earn $64,333 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,339 Population 1,251/sq mi density

$64,333 Median Income $34,112 per capita

$145,100 Home Value $114,151 Zillow

49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

248 Violent Crime/100K 941 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$64,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$145,100 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

248 violent crimes/100K (35% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $64,333

14% lower than US avg

Home Value $145,100

49% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 248/100K

35% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.4%

19% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.9%

1% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,339

Median Age34.5 yrs

Density1,251/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans2.5%

Economy

Median Income$64,333

Per Capita$34,112

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$6,208M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$145,100

RentN/A

Ownership69.3%

Zillow$114,151

Housing Units573

Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

Violent248/100K

Property941/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%

UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain41.3 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.4%

High School+90.8%

Graduate+5.3%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%

Commute26 min

Broadband67.7%

EV Stations2

Libraries14

Is Salix a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salix receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Salix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salix is $64,333, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salix is $145,100, 49% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Salix is below the national average at 248 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 941 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Salix experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Salix has a population of 1,339 with a density of 1,251 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 2.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.7% of residents have a disability. 98.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,339

Total Population

1,251

People / sq mi

34.5yrs

Median Age

11% below US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%

Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Salix 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

Salix vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salix is $64,333, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,112 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $958, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 9.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Salix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$64,333
	14% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$34,112
Avg Weekly Wage	$958
IRS Avg AGI	$60,334
Gini Index	0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,304
County GDP	$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants	299
Healthcare	471
Retail	469
Manufacturing	107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,651
	33% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.8 min
Drive Alone	80.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Salix is $145,100, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $114,151, lower than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 89.2% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 573 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1972. The average annual property tax is $4,651 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.4% 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	$145,100
	49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$114,151
Median List Price	$182,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$182,500
$/Sq Ft	$64
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	89.2%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	31.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	69.3%
Owner-Occupied	69.3%
Renter-Occupied	30.7%
Housing Units	573
Median Year Built	1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,651
	33% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.21%

In Salix, 31.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,437. The dentist ratio is 1:1,685. 85.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.9%
	1% below US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health


Short Sleep	40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.1%

Primary Care	1:1,437
Dentists	1:1,685
Mental Health	1:414
Dental Visits	62.8%
Premature Death	10,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	85.1%
Healthcare Facilities	471

Salix has a violent crime rate of 248 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 941 per 100,000, 52% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Salix receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	247.7/100K
	35% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	941.3/100K
	52% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
Traffic Accidents	6
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Salix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°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 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,005 ft (611 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	1,251/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2964°N, 78.7593°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cambria County County
Nearest Airport	Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"

9% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.4 / 100
Community Resilience	96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	107 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	135 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	150 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

198 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	48 km	0
May 31, 1985	EF4	99 km	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	91 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	67 km	1
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	63 km	1
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	95 km	2
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	77 km	0
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	71 km	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	79 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	89 km	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	57 km	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF2	83 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	50 km	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	97 km	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	64 km	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	48 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	28 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	72 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	99 km	0
Sep 26, 1994	EF2	46 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	51 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	3.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
October	49°F (10°C)	3.0 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.2 in

Salix has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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Salix is located in Cambria County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.5% of the vote, a 39.7-point margin. 67.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 471 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%

D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
Traffic Accidents	6
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.4%
	19% below US avg
High School+	90.8%
Graduate Degree+	5.3%
School Test Score	5.80

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,251/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi
County	Cambria County County

Services

Broadband Access	67.7%
Avg Download Speed	125.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	471
Restaurants	299
Retail Stores	469

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.8 min
Drive Alone	80.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.4%

Average costs for common services in Salix. 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 Cambria 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	9,974	619	$57,025	1.46
Retail Trade	6,068	448	$32,295	1.28
Manufacturing	4,191	126	$61,370	1.07
Accommodation & Food Services	3,974	297	$17,325	0.92
Other Services	2,109	358	$32,971	1.47
Administrative & Waste Services	1,981	132	$38,123	0.71
Transportation & Warehousing	1,979	98	$46,019	0.98
Professional & Technical Services	1,910	194	$78,720	0.58
Construction	1,591	220	$62,145	0.64
Educational Services	1,524	32	$46,036	1.55
Finance & Insurance	1,444	167	$68,180	0.75
Wholesale Trade	1,202	112	$68,313	0.64
Information & Technology	562	44	$52,250	0.63
Arts & Entertainment	478	47	$21,302	0.60
Management of Companies	455	23	$96,992	0.57
Real Estate	323	70	$42,959	0.44
Utilities	295	12	$101,656	1.63
Agriculture & Forestry	89	20	$35,515	0.23
Mining & Oil/Gas	78	8	$80,363	0.43

Radio Stations near Salix

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WVPE HD3 - Blues	blues, npr	AAC 64 kbps
Indiana Public Radio WBST	npr, public radio	AAC 96 kbps
Slack Radio	"bob", "bob"dobbs	AAC 320 kbps
Q95 Classic Rock	classic rock	AAC 24 kbps
WIBC 93.1 Indianapolis, IN	indianapolis, news talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
WXLW 950 "Freedom 95" Indianapolis, IN	conservative, finance	AAC+ 32 kbps
Ancient Faith Radio - English Music	choir, christian orthodox	AAC+ 96 kbps
WERK	classic hits	AAC+ 64 kbps
WIBQ 1230 "The Talk Station" Terre Haute, IN	news talk, terre haute	AAC+ 32 kbps
z103.com Seven Decades of Great Music Huntington, Indiana	—	AAC 128 kbps
WBAA Jazz 101.3 HD-2 West Lafayette, IN	jazz, npr	MP3 128 kbps
93.5 MAX - WMXQ - Maximum Classic Rock	classic rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
Worldwide Legend Oldies	—	MP3 128 kbps
WLJE 105.5-FM Valparaiso, IN (Indiana 105)	classic country, country	MP3 96 kbps
WFYI 90.1 Indianapolis, IN	bbc, indianapolis	MP3 128 kbps
z103.us	classic country, contemporary country	AAC 64 kbps
WBAA News On AM 920 - West Lafayette, IN	npr, public radio	MP3 128 kbps
WABX 107.5 Evansville, IN	classic rock, evansville	AAC+ 64 kbps
WZVN 107.1 FM - Z107 - Lowell, IN	adult-contemporary	MP3 96 kbps
WLTH Gary, Indiana	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
Indy Dancers	—	MP3 192 kbps
WTHI 99.9 "HI-99" Terre Haute, IN	country, terre haute	AAC+ 64 kbps
The Lloyd Evansville	—	MP3 64 kbps
WBCL 90.3 FM Ft. Wayne, IN	christian contemporary, christian rock	AAC+ 32 kbps
The Valley AM 1620	—	MP3 128 kbps
WIOE Oldies 101.1 South Whitley, Indiana	—	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Radio - English Talk	christian orthodox, christian preaching	AAC+ 96 kbps
La Pantera 103.9 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 32 kbps
WIKY 104.1 Evansville, IN	adult contemporary, evansville	AAC+ 64 kbps
Ancient Faith Radio - Global Music	christian orthodox, orthodox christian	AAC+ 96 kbps
WFIU 1	—	MP3 128 kbps
WIUX - 99.1 FM	music, student radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
Madison County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Anderson Police	ems scanner, fire scanner	MP3 16 kbps
WNIN Tri-State Public Media Inc.	classical, public radio	MP3 96 kbps
WKPW Knightstown	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLPR 89.1 Lakeshore Public Radio - Lowell, IN	apm, lowell	MP3 128 kbps
WGCS 91.1 "The Globe" Goshen, IN	bluegrass, college radio	MP3 170 kbps
WVPE Blues3 Elkhardt, IN	blues, npr	AAC 64 kbps
Lafayette Q1067	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WMGI 100.7 "Mix FM" Terre Haute, IN	contemporary hits, terre haute	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mystery Theater USA	cbsrmt, mystery	MP3 128 kbps
WVFI Radio	college radio	MP3 192 kbps
WVPE 88.1 Elkhardt, IN	apm, npr	AAC+ 64 kbps
WVPE News2 Elkhardt, IN	jazz, npr	AAC+ 64 kbps

National Parks Near Salix

49 national parks and monuments found near Salix.

Park	Type	Fee
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Berkeley Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Big Run Sp	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
Canoe Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Casselman River Bridge Sp	State Park	Free
Cathedral State Park	State Park	Free
Cowans Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Dans Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Deep Creek Lake Nrma	State Park	Free
Deep Creek Lake Sp	State Park	Free
Flight 93 National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Fort Frederick Sp	State Park	Free
Fort Frederick State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Necessity National Battlefield	National Battlefield	Free
Fort Tonoloway Sp	State Park	Free
Greenwood Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Herrington Manor Sp	State Park	Free
Johnstown Flood National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Keystone State Park	State Park	Free
Kooser State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Hill State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Ridge State Park	State Park	Free
Laurel Summit State Park	State Park	Free
Linn Run State Park	State Park	Free
New Germany Sp	State Park	Free
Ohiopyle State Park	State Park	Free
Parker Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Prince Gallitzin State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Gap Sp	State Park	Free
Sang Run State Park	State Park	Free
Shawnee State Park	State Park	Free
Simon B. Elliott State Park	State Park	Free
Swallow Falls Sp	State Park	Free
Trough Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Warriors Path State Park	State Park	Free
Western Maryland Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Whipple Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Wills Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Wolf Den Run Sp	State Park	Free
Woodmont Nrma	State Park	Free
Yellow Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Youghiogheny River Natural Environment Area	State Park	Free
Youghiogheny Wild River Nea	State Park	Free

Museums in Salix

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM			$90,780,616
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART AT ALTOONA	ART MUSEUM			$90,780,616
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART AT JOHNSTOWN	ART MUSEUM			$90,780,616
JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,294,460
CAMBRIA COUNTY COMMUNITY ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	1217 MENOHER BLVD	8142556515	$272,686
CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8144726674	$103,638
PIONEER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BED FORD COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8146232011	$75,335
ROXBURY BANDSHELL PRESERVATION ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$42,791
WINDBER COAL HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8144676680	$17,226
1889 SOUTH FORK FISHING AND HUNTING HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	186 MAIN STREET	8144855410
ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8148866116
ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL PARK FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	104 N MAIN ST	8144792067
CRESSON AREA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	THIRD ST	8148867082
FERNDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOLSOPPLE HISTORICAL BUILDING	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 314
JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8145391889
JOHNSTOWN FLOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM	733 LAKE RD	8144954643
JOHNSTOWN FLOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8148866116
JOHNTOWN AREA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JUNIATA WOOLEN MILL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8146232766
LAUREL HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL VILLAGE	HISTORY MUSEUM		8143221825
LILLY-WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MARGARET M TOBIN CENTER FOR ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS	GENERAL MUSEUM
NANT-Y-GLO TRI AREA MUSEUM & HISTORIAL SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM	929 ROBERTS STREET	8147497352
PORTAGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8147369223
STRONGSTOWN HOMECOMING AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8147498228
VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WINDBER AREA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Salix

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CAMBRIA SYS ADMIN UNIT	248 MAIN ST.	162,559
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY	330 SCHOOLHOUSE RD	35,466
NANTY GLO PUBLIC LIBRARY	942 ROBERTS ST	16,875
EBENSBURG FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	225 W HIGHLAND AVE	16,382
WINDBER PUBLIC LIBRARY	1909 GRAHAM AVE	14,881
CRESSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	231 LAUREL AVE	7,801
LILLY WASHINGTON PUB LIBRARY	520 CHURCH ST	7,584
PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	704 MAIN STREET	7,020
GALLITZIN PUBLIC LIBRARY	411 CONVENT STREET	7,018
SOUTH FORK PUBLIC LIBRARY	320 MAIN ST	5,120
BEAVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	506 JEFFERSON AVE	5,029

Farmers Markets in Salix

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Claysburg Farmers Market	Business Route 220 (Carpet Depot Plaza)				Visit
Downtown Johnstown Farmer's Market	Main Street	May to October	Fri:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Ebensburg Farmers Market	Corner of Hugh and Julian Streets				Visit
moxham farmers market	corner of ohio and grove ave	06/13/2013 to 10/31/2013	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
West End Farmer's Market	401 Broad Street	June to October	Tue:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Salix

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Mountain Beverage	Malt Beverages, Breweries, Vintondale, PA, Beverages, Vintondale Malt Beverages, (1)	513 Admiral Peary Hwy	8144466951
The Alley	Bar & Grill Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Golf Courses, Recreation Centers, Golf Driving Range	7648 Lincoln Hwy	8147541777

Cell Towers in Salix

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6/10 of a mile east of Cresson	TOWER	97
6/10 of a mile east of Cresson	TOWER	97
6/10 of a mile east of Cresson	TOWER	97
OLD ROUTE 22 (3445)	LTOWER	97
6/10 of a mile east of Cresson	TOWER	97
HEMLOCK STREET (83325)	LTOWER	93
1088 Sunshine Avenue (83324)	LTOWER	90
114 BENEDICT TOWER RD (85087)	LTOWER	81
361 Tower Road. (106157)	LTOWER	61
102 Benedict Tower Rd	TOWER	61
102 Benedict Tower Rd	TOWER	61
702 New Germany Road	TOWER	59
702 New Germany Road	TOWER	59

Bridges in Salix

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	70	200	G

Amtrak Stations in Salix

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Ebensburg, PA	202 West High Street	BUS
Johnstown, PA	47 Walnut Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Salix

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BETHLEHEM STEEL CO., INC	119 WALNUT STREET	CAMBRIA

Airports Near Salix

48 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Altoona Blair County Airport	AOO	Medium Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport	LBE	Medium Airport
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport	JST	Medium Airport
Albert Airport	—	Small Airport
Alberter Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Baker-Sell Airport	—	Small Airport
Barnhart Airport	—	Small Airport
Bedford County Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Knob Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Cove Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Davis Airport	—	Small Airport
Downes Airport	—	Small Airport
Dream Field	—	Small Airport
Dunbar Airport	—	Small Airport
Dunlea Airpark	—	Small Airport
Ebensburg Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying R Airport	—	Small Airport
Folmar Airport	—	Small Airport
Garrett County Airport	ODM	Small Airport
Greater Breezewood Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport	CBE	Small Airport
Ickes Airport	—	Small Airport
Indian Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart Airport	IDI	Small Airport
Juergensen Airpark and Maritime Facility Airport	—	Small Airport
Keystone Airport	—	Small Airport
Lincoln Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Lynn Field	—	Small Airport
Marion Center Speedway Airport	—	Small Airport
Mayport Airport	—	Small Airport
Mexico Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Mid-State Regional Airport	PSB	Small Airport
Nolnacs Airport	—	Small Airport
Null Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Old Orchard Airport	—	Small Airport
Pax-Terra Caelum Airport	—	Small Airport
Potomac Airpark	—	Small Airport
Powell Kaiser Airport	—	Small Airport
Punxsutawney Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Quemahening Flightpark Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Rayne Airport	—	Small Airport
Rocky Hollow Field	—	Small Airport
Schrenkel Airport	—	Small Airport
Somerset County Airport	—	Small Airport
Stitt Airport	—	Small Airport
Strohmier Airport	—	Small Airport
Vicars Private Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Salix

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Adams Township Police
Adams Township Police
Conemaugh Township Police Department
Ebensburg Borough Police Department	300 West High Street
Ebensburg Borough Police Department
Loretto Police Department
Municipal Building/Campus Police	300
Pennsylvania State Police
Richland Township Police Department

Grocery Stores in Salix

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General 18053	Other	1375 Forest Hills Dr

Post Offices in Salix

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Salix Post Office

Treatment Centers in Salix

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bedford Somerset DBHS - Windber Clinic/Cornerstone	Mental Health	814-467-4397
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Behavioral Health	Mental Health	814-534-1099
Impact Counseling Service	Substance Abuse	814-515-3208
Peniel D/A - Treatment Facility	Substance Abuse	814-536-2111

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salix

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SALIX	PO BOX 106
SALIX BETHEL CHURCH	PO BOX 106

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salix

What is the population of Salix?

Salix has a population of 1,339 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 1,251 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

Is Salix expensive to live in?

Salix 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 $64,333, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $145,100 (49% 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 Salix safe?

Salix is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 248 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 941 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Salix receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Salix?

Salix has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Salix?

The job market in Salix is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $958. There are 3,304 business establishments in the area, including 299 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 9.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Salix?

The median home value in Salix is $145,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $114,151. The homeownership rate is 69.3%. The average annual property tax is $4,651.

How are the schools in Salix?

Schools in Salix score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.4% of adults in Salix hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Salix?

The obesity rate in Salix is 31.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 85.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,437.

What is transportation like in Salix?

The average commute in Salix is 26 minutes. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Salix?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Salix is 92% White, 3.5% Black or African American, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 2.5% of the population are military veterans. 10.7% of residents have a disability. 98.1% have health insurance coverage.

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