Strausstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County

Strausstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 341. Residents earn $88,194 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

341 Population 1,624/sq mi density

$88,194 Median Income $35,364 per capita

$161,300 Home Value $386,671 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

178 Violent Crime/100K 1,031 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$88,194 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$161,300 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

178 violent crimes/100K (53% below avg)

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $88,194

17% higher than US avg

Home Value $161,300

43% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 178/100K

53% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.6%

74% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 43.8%

36% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.1%

14% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.2%

34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population341

Median Age35.6 yrs

Density1,624/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income$88,194

Per Capita$35,364

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty8.2%

County GDP$6,492M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$161,300

RentN/A

Ownership91.9%

Zillow$386,671

Housing Units131

Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

Violent178/100K

Property1,031/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking26.6%

Heart Disease8.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain48.4 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation586 ft (179 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.6%

High School+88.2%

Graduate+0.5%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%

Commute25 min

Broadband86.2%

EV Stations1

Libraries14

Is Strausstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Strausstown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Strausstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Strausstown is $88,194, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Strausstown is $161,300, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Strausstown is below the national average at 178 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,031 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Strausstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Strausstown has a population of 341 with a density of 1,624 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.8% female and 45.2% male. The city is predominantly White (85.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.8% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

341

Total Population

1,624

People / sq mi

35.6yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%

Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Strausstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%

25% above US avg

Spanish 1.5%

89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Strausstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Strausstown is $88,194, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,364. The average weekly wage is $1,041, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 5.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Strausstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$88,194
	17% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,364
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,041
IRS Avg AGI	$65,391
Gini Index	0.428 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above US avg
Poverty Rate	8.2%
	34% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,961
County GDP	$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants	248
Healthcare	347
Retail	449
Manufacturing	163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,393
	54% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.9 min
Drive Alone	92.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Strausstown is $161,300, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $386,671, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 91.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 131 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1947. The average annual property tax is $5,393 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 19.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$161,300
	43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$386,671

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$125
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.0%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	91.9%
Owner-Occupied	91.9%
Renter-Occupied	8.1%
Housing Units	131
Median Year Built	1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,393
	54% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.34%

In Strausstown, 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 1:1,990. The dentist ratio is 1:2,016. 75.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Strausstown 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	100.0%

Primary Care	1:1,990
Dentists	1:2,016
Mental Health	1:934
Checkup Rate	69.9%
Dental Visits	46.1%
Premature Death	10,001/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	75.9%
Healthcare Facilities	347

Strausstown has a violent crime rate of 178 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,031 per 100,000, 47% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Strausstown receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	177.7/100K
	53% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,030.6/100K
	47% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Strausstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 586 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	586 ft (179 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	1,624/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4918°N, 76.1842°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Schuylkill County County
Nearest Airport	Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"

27% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.6 / 100
Community Resilience	77.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

34 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	122 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	22 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	24 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	123 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	112 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	123 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	92 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	81 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	39 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	146 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	86 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	123 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	123 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	24 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	88 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	126 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	21 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	112 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	80 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	47 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	285 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	226 km

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

Tornado History

359 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004	EF3	41 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	24 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	91 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	63 km	3
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	60 km	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	95 km	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	14 km	1
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	75 km	1
Nov 4, 1950	EF3	33 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	91 km	1
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	82 km	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	85 km	0
May 28, 2019	EF2	44 km	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	80 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	88 km	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	92 km	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF2	55 km	0
May 23, 2011	EF2	87 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	76 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	33 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	—	—	112 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	114 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	83 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	80 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	48 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	53 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
July	74°F (24°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in

Strausstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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Strausstown is located in Schuylkill County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 70.6% of the vote, a 42.1-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 347 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 92.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%

D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.6%
	74% below US avg
High School+	88.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.5%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	1,624/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi
County	Schuylkill County County

Services

Broadband Access	86.2%
Avg Download Speed	197.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	9.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	347
Restaurants	248
Retail Stores	449

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.9 min
Drive Alone	92.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.6%

Average costs for common services in Strausstown. 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 Schuylkill County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	10,241	176	$70,212	2.48
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,779	497	$50,295	1.08
Transportation & Warehousing	6,707	136	$56,884	3.15
Retail Trade	5,160	419	$32,450	1.03
Accommodation & Food Services	2,938	259	$18,633	0.64
Construction	1,759	224	$69,158	0.67
Administrative & Waste Services	1,691	122	$43,591	0.57
Other Services	1,275	276	$31,497	0.84
Professional & Technical Services	905	148	$71,448	0.26
Wholesale Trade	884	87	$56,728	0.45
Agriculture & Forestry	782	44	$53,809	1.92
Mining & Oil/Gas	680	29	$80,816	3.57
Finance & Insurance	672	122	$65,531	0.33
Management of Companies	503	30	$92,977	0.59
Arts & Entertainment	405	37	$21,408	0.48
Utilities	239	16	$105,722	1.25
Real Estate	238	61	$53,270	0.30
Educational Services	204	19	$36,842	0.20
Information & Technology	152	23	$47,304	0.16

Radio Stations near Strausstown

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CVGM - Chiptune, Retro & Video Game Music	—	MP3 192 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
97.9x WBSX-FM	rock	MP3 80 kbps

Campgrounds Near Strausstown

1 campgrounds found near Strausstown.

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

National Parks Near Strausstown

80 national parks and monuments found near Strausstown.

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
Big Elk Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Park	State Park	Free
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument	National Monument	Free
Codorus State Park	State Park	Free
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	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
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
H. Fletcher Brown Park	State Park	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
Lehigh Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Locust Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lums Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Market Square	State Park	Free
Marsh Creek State Park	State Park	Free
McCalls Dam 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
Oversee Property	State Park	Free
Palmer Sp	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
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
Samuel S. Lewis State Park	State Park	Free
Sand Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Shikellamy State Park	State Park	Free
Steamtown National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Sunset Lake	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Sp	State Park	Free
Susquehanna State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehanna State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehannock State Park	State Park	Free
Swatara State Park	State Park	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
Worlds End State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Strausstown

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		6107566961	$3,314,392
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
MID ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	11 MUSEUM DRIVE	6103727333	$486,974
HEIDELBERG HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	182 WEST PENN AVENUE & 20 EAST PENN AVENUE	6106786202	$291,595
LEBANON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7172721473	$235,049
HISTORIC SCHAEFFERSTOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7179492244	$180,737
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$162,180
READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 SOUTH THIRD STREET	6105625513	$157,391
GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$111,792
MAJESTIC THEATER ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	209 N CENTRE STREET		$78,887
NICHOLAS STOLTZFUS HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7178087785	$29,295
CORNWALL IRON FURNACE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7172729711	$28,416
CORNWALL IRON FURNACE ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7172729711	$28,416
ROBESONIA FURNACE	HISTORY MUSEUM			$10,963
READING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$8,455
ANDULHEA HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4 CHURCH STREET	7179335792
BERKS COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6103728939
CONRAD WEISER HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	30 WEISER CT	6105892934
CORNWALL HISTORICAL ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DREIBELBIS FARM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6104887896
FREYBERGER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
HAMBURG AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105623664
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5706227540
INDUSTRIES OF THE WYOMISSING CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
INSTITUTE AMERICAN DELTIOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM		7178667747
MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL & HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEAG PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD
OLD DRY ROAD FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6106781226
ORWIGSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5703668769
PINEGROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	205 N TULPEHOCKEN STREET	5703450157
RAILWAY RESTORATION PROJECT 113	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	500 MUSEUM ROAD	6103715850
READING-BERKS HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
SINKING SPRING AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HERITAGE PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6106784219
ST CLAIR COMMUNITY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5706246571
STOY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7172721473
THEMINERSVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TREMONT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5706953602
WORLD WAR II HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GROUP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2099963055

Libraries in Strausstown

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LEBANON COMMUNITY LIBRARY	125 N SEVENTH ST	239,742
SPRING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	78-C COMMERCE DRIVE	103,202
ADAMSTOWN AREA LIBRARY	3000 NORTH READING ROAD ROUTE 272	92,954
MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	6 PHILADELPHIA AVE.	76,053
POTTSVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	215 W MARKET ST	64,349
MATTHEWS PUBLIC LIBRARY	102 WEST MAIN STREET	56,000
MYERSTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	199 NORTH COLLEGE ST	50,000
WYOMISSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	9 READING BLVD	49,608
HAMBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 NORTH 3RD ST	49,261
SINKING SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY	3940 PENN AVE	38,275
ROBESONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY	75-A SOUTH BROOKE ST	37,176
ORWIGSBURG AREA FR PUB LIBRARY	214 E. INDEPENDENCE ST	34,447
BETHEL TULPEHOCKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY	8601 LANCASTER AVE	32,503
WERNERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 NORTH REBER STREET	31,534
SCHUYLKILL VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	1310 WASHINGTON RD	27,601
WOMELSDORF COMMUNITY LIBRARY	203 W HIGH ST	25,427
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN FR PUB LIB	104 SAINT JOHN ST	24,819
BERNVILLE AREA COMMUNITY LIB	6721 BERNVILLE RD.	22,784
RICHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY	111 EAST MAIN STREET	12,896
MINERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	220 S FOURTH ST	8,925
TRI VALLEY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	633 EAST MAIN ST	7,484
TREMONT AREA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	19 NORTH PINE STREET	6,900
PORT CARBON PUBLIC LIBRARY	111 PIKE ST	6,125

Farmers Markets in Strausstown

Name	Address	Hours	Organic	Website
Fairgrounds Farmers Market	2935 N. 5th St.
Lebanon Farmers Market	35 S. Eighth St.
Leesport Farmers Market Inc.	312 Gernants Church Road, P.O. Box 747	Wed: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Pottsville Farmers Market	Arch St.
Renningers Farmers Market and Auction	443 Route 61 S
Shillington Farmers market	10 South Summit Avenue

Breweries in Strausstown

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
D G Yuengling & Son Inc	Brewers	501 Mahantongo St	5706224141	Visit
D.g. Yuengling and Son Brewery	Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Breweries, Tours, Factory Tours	5TH & Mahantongo Sts	5706224141
Gary's Sports Bar & Grill	Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, Venues, Bar, Lebanon Pennsy	414 N 7th St	7172728007
R & R Beer Distributor	, Fredericksburg Pa, Beverages, Liquor & Beer Manufacturers, Malt Beverages, Breweries, Beverage Sto	3020 S Pine Grove St	7178652897
Snitz Creek Brewery	American Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale	7 N 9th St	7174504118	Visit
Vettes Inc	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Restau	91 Macomb St	5702776503
Yuengling Beer Co	Brewers	310 Mill Creek Ave	5706220153	Visit

Cell Towers in Strausstown

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
TUMBLING RUN ROAD (2258)	LTOWER	105
2 MILES NE OF I/S RT. 61 & TWP HWY 692A	TOWER	96
2 MILES NE OF I/S RT. 61 & TWP HWY 692A	TOWER	96
Long Stretch Mill Rd (2268)	GTOWER	94
645 SWAMP CHURCH ROAD (17074)	GTOWER	81
(Frailey site) 2201 Shermans Mtn Road	LTOWER	79
(Frailey site) 2201 Shermans Mtn Road	LTOWER	79
1404 BROAD STREET (40490)	LTOWER	61
850 FOREST ROAD (82679)	MTOWER	61
DEER LAKE CELL SITE-2 MILES NW FROM I/S OF MOUNTAIN RD. & DREHERSVILLE RD.	TOWER	61
DEER LAKE CELL SITE-2 MILES NW FROM I/S OF MOUNTAIN RD. & DREHERSVILLE RD.	TOWER	61
2168 South Pine Grove Street (110594)	LTOWER	61
81 KLAHR RD (79666)	LTOWER	58
IRISH CREEK ROAD RURAL ROUTE 1 (2165)	LTOWER	57
632 East Lincoln Avenue (2571)	LTOWER	56
223 SHEEP HILL ROAD (66184)	LTOWER	56
INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 183 AND 78 (2199)	LTOWER	55
81 KLAHR RD	TOWER	55
Amblestone Drive and Mountain Holly Lane	TOWER	49
241 Myer Drive (2197)	MTOWER	39

Fire Stations in Strausstown

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company	50 East AVE	Volunteer			610-488-1770

Bridges in Strausstown

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	35	10,551	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	25	10,551	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2017	124	10,109	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	107	206	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1954	29	200	P

Superfund Sites Near Strausstown

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BERKS PROD CORP/ONTELAUNEE	726 SPRING STREET	BERKS
E.J. BRENEMAN INC.	1117 SNYDER RD	BERKS
IRONWOOD GENERATING STATION	305 PRESCOTT ROAD	LEBANON
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

Airports Near Strausstown

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Harrisburg International Airport	MDT	Medium 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
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Altemose Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Auer Field	—	Small Airport
Bally Spring Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Baublitz Commercial Airport	—	Small Airport
Beltzville Airport	—	Small Airport
Bendigo Airport	—	Small Airport
Benton Airport	—	Small Airport
Bert's Airport	—	Small Airport
Black Landing Field	—	Small Airport
Bloomsburg Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Mountain Academy (Private) Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyer Airport	—	Small Airport
Brandywine Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Broadt Personal Use Airport	—	Small Airport
Bullfly Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Butter Valley Golf Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Capital City Airport	HAR	Small Airport
Carsonville 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
Fairview Farm Airfield	—	Small Airport
Farmers Pride Airport	—	Small Airport
Fauser Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Fetters Construction Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Eagle Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Founding Fathers Field	—	Small Airport
Fox Hollow Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilbert Airport	—	Small Airport
Grimes Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Strausstown

20 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Bernville Police Department
Bethel Township Police Station
Branch Township Police Department
Cass Township Police Department	1209 Valley Road
Cornwall Police
Cumru Township Police Department	1775 Welsh Road
Lower Heidelberg Township Police Station
Millcreek Township Police
New Castle Township Police
Norwegian Township Police Department
Palo Alto Police Department	142 East Bacon Street
Pennsylvania State Police: Troop L - Schuylkill Haven
Port Carbon Police Department	301 1st Street
Pottsville Police Station	401 North Centre Street
Saint Clair Borough Police Department	24 North 2nd Street
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 Strausstown

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Taxco Food Mart	Convenience Store	150 Main St

Post Offices in Strausstown

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Strausstown US Post Office

Treatment Centers in Strausstown

9 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Child and Family Support Services	Both	610-376-8558
Conewago Pottsville	Substance Abuse	570-628-5835
Family Guidance Center - The Hamburg Center	Mental Health	610-374-4963
Lebanon VAMC - Behavioral Health and Sciences	Both	717-272-6621
Naaman Center	Substance Abuse	717-933-2805
Ponessa Behavioral Health	Both	717-273-5992
Redco Group Behav Health Servs - Turning Point	Mental Health	570-628-5234
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc	Mental Health	610-777-7691 x151
Wellspan Philhaven - Isabel Drive	Mental Health	717-274-9777

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strausstown

What is the population of Strausstown?

Strausstown has a population of 341 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 1,624 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.8% female and 45.2% male.

Is Strausstown expensive to live in?

Strausstown 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 $88,194, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,300 (43% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Strausstown safe?

Strausstown is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 178 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,031 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Strausstown receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Strausstown?

Strausstown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Strausstown?

Strausstown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,041. There are 2,961 business establishments in the area, including 248 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 5.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Strausstown?

The median home value in Strausstown is $161,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $386,671. The homeownership rate is 91.9%. The average annual property tax is $5,393.

How are the schools in Strausstown?

Schools in Strausstown score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 8.6% of adults in Strausstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Strausstown?

The obesity rate in Strausstown is 43.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.6% of adults are smokers. 38.7% are physically inactive. 75.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,990.

What is transportation like in Strausstown?

The average commute in Strausstown is 25 minutes. 92.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Strausstown?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Strausstown is 85.3% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 11.8% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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