Ephrata, PA
Living in Ephrata
Bikeability22
Walkability31
Commute66
Public Transit17
Affordability78
Public Safety64
Airports62
Hospitals62
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+426 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$692Median Monthly Rent+$118 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ephrata
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Ephrata
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ephrata
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ephrata, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ephrata, PA
Olive Branch Christian Academy
0 miles, W
Andrew Stauffer, Treasurer
1 miles, S
Ephrata Mennonite School
1 miles, N
Springville Mennonite School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ephrata, PA
Lancaster Bible College
9 miles, SW
Franklin and Marshall College
12 miles, SW
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
12 miles, SW
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ephrata, PA
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
0 miles, NW
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Wernersville State Hospital
11 miles, N
Lancaster General Hospital
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ephrata, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
31 miles, W
Lehigh Valley International Airport
51 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
54 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
72 miles, E