Williamsport, PA

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming county, is 70 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 131 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's bordered by the West Branch Susquehanna River. It's regarded as the original home of Little League Baseball. Shop-Vac and Bethlehem Wire Rope are located in Williamsport. Susquehanna Health, state government, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Springs Window Fashions, LLC and Brodart Company are some of the major employers.

Williamsport History

It was incorporated as a borough in 1806. During the late 1800's Williamsport was called "The Lumber Capital of the World," due to its thriving lumber industry. The logging industry created numerous millionaires. The Battle of Muncy Hills took place during the French and Indian War. Carl Stotz, a resident of the city, established Little League Baseball in 1939.

Williamsport Attractions

• Little League Museum includes a vast amount of memorabilia.
• Millionaires Row features historic mansions and a variety of architectural styles.
• The Williamsport Wildcats play semi-pro football.
• The Little League World Series is a well known annual event.
• Clyde Peeling's Reptileland features vipers, cobras, pythons and numerous other snakes as well as tortoises, lizards and frogs.
• Samek Art Gallery, located on the Bucknell University campus, features Baroque and Renaissance art and other styles.
• Thomas T. Taber Museum includes artifacts from 10,000 BC, a Victorian parlor, a blacksmith shop and a grist mill.

Williamsport Activities

Susquehanna State Park is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Culbertson, Peter Buck, Betterton, Big Mountain and Bloss Mountain trails are some of the region's paths avialable for hiking enthusiasts. Larry's Creek, White Deer Creek, Tioga River and Babb Creek are utilized for whitewater paddling. Ski Sawmill, Ski Denton and Ski Roundup are located in the region. There are numerous golf courses in the area including The White Deer Golf Course, Corey Creek Golf Club, Liberty Valley Country Club and Sunny Hill Golf Course.

Visitors have the opportunity to cruise along the Susquehanna on an authentic stern Paddlewheeler. The Bastress Mountain Winery provides wine tasting and tours. The Knoebels Grove Amusement Park features world class roller coasters and other rides. The Montour Preserve is a vast acreage and is used for boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking and cross-country skiing during the winter.

Williamsport Transportation

The River Valley Transit provides bus services.

Williamsport Higher Education

The city is home to Lycoming College, Newport Business Institute, Pennsylvania College of Technology and The Commonwealth Medical College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Williamsport, PA

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Williamsport Almanac

Williamsport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Williamsport Public Libraries

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Williamsport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Williamsport 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, Williamsport, 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

Williamsport Hospitals

WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
777 RURAL AVE
(570) 321-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Williamsport OPC, Campus of Divine Providence Hospital (693GB)
(VA)
1705 Warren Avenue
570-322-4791

Williamsport High Schools (2004)

WILLIAMSPORT AREA SHS
570-323-8411
Serves 1,836 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

LOYALSOCK TWP SHS
570-326-3581
Serves 494 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Williamsport Colleges

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Lycoming College

Newport Business Institute

Pennsylvania College of Technology

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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