Danville, PA

Danville, Pennsylvania

Danville, Pennsylvania, in Montour county, is 56 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 103 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 4,897 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Danville

In Danville, about 47% of adults are married. In Danville, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Danville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danville had a median family income of $38,778.

Political Inclinations

Danville folks tended to give their money ($6,135) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Danville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Danville that were owner-occupied was 52%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Danville. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Danville, 86% of commuters drive to work. Danville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Danville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Danville, PA

Comparing Danville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Danville Almanac

Danville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Danville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Danville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Danville Public Libraries

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Danville Hospitals

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
(570) 271-6211
Emergency Service: Yes

Danville High Schools (2004)

DANVILLE AREA SHS
570-271-3268
Serves 828 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Danville Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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