Ephrata, PA

Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 11 miles NE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 56 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Lancaster metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Ephrata is home to some 13,213 residents.

The People and Families of Ephrata

In Ephrata, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ephrata had a median family income of $48,213.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,356) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ephrata. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Ephrata can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Ephrata Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Ephrata was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Ephrata, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Ephrata, PA

Comparing Ephrata 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ephrata Almanac

Ephrata Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Ephrata Public Libraries

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Ephrata Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ephrata residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ephrata, 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

Ephrata Hospitals

EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
169 MARTIN AVENUE
(717) 733-0311
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Ephrata

Ephrata High Schools (2004)

EPHRATA SHS
717-733-1478
Serves 1,362 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Ephrata Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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