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Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 28 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 74 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 15,549 residents in the city.

Pottsville History

Pottsville was founded in 1806 by John Pott and was named in honor of him. Originally Pottsville was located in Chester County, but after several changes it became a part of Schuylkill County. It was incorporated as a borough in 1828. Replacing Orwigsburg, Pottsville became the county seat in 1851, and it became a city in 1911. A small textile industry emerged by the Schuylkill River, which was the source of the famous company, Phillips Van Heusen. Anthracite coal was discovered by hunter Nelcho Allen.

Pottsville and Nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Anthracite Mining
  • Indian Echo Caverns
  • Knoebels Amusement Park
  • Hershey's Chocolate World
  • John O'Hara House
  • Locust Lake State Park

Things To Do In Pottsville

Parks in the area include Yuengling Park, Rotary Park, and Henry Clay Park. People may visit museums and historic sites like Jerry's Classic Cars Museum, John O'Hara House, and Jewish Museum of Eastern Pennsylvania. Exhibits on the history of coal mining and anthracite industries are displayed at the Museum of Anthracite Mining. Some of the other popular attractions near Pottsville are Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Indian Echo Caverns, Knoebels Amusement Park, and Crystal Cave. Hersheypark, which is located nearby, has more than 65 rides, live entertainment, 11 rollercoasters, and a boardwalk.

Pottsville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Schuylkill County Airport.

Pottsville Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, Luzerne County Community College, and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Pottsville, PA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime54
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