Welcome to Our Family! Community Profile. College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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1 Welcome to Our Family! Community Profile College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania

2 Background: Contact Information: Formed on November 22, 1875, from parts of Benner and Harris Townships in Centre County, Pennsylvania, College Township is a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class under the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law (53 Pa. C.S to 3171). Originally governed by a Board of Supervisors, in 1976, voters deemed it most efficient to change to a Council-Manager form of government that would allow the separation of legislative and administrative responsibilities. In total, there are seven properties and districts located in College Township that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places which includes: the Centre Furnace Mansion, Felix Dale Stone House, General John Thompson House, Lemont Historic District, Oak Hall Historic District, Tudek Site, and Houserville Site. According to niche.com, College Township is ranked #1 on its 2016 Best Places in Live in Pennsylvania! In addition, College Township is ranked #7 on its 2016 Best Places to Live in the United States! Niche.com is a company that runs rankings, statistics, and review sites on education and neighborhoods around the United States. College Township Municipal Offices and College Township Water Authority: 1481 East College Avenue Phone: (814) Fax: (814) College Township Public Works Facility: 251 Reese Road College Township Industrial Development Authority: 1481 East College Avenue Phone: (814)

3 Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What is the local school district? State College Area School District For Registration: 154 West Nittany Avenue (814) What is the local electric company? FirstEnergy Corporation Office 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA (800) What is the local phone/internet company? Residential Telephone Services: AT&T: Long Distance Phones: (800) Windstream Communications: Local & Long Distance Phones: (814) Verizon: Local & Long Distance Phones: (800) What is the local water company? College Township Water Authority 1481 East College Avenue (814) OR State College Borough Water Authority 1201 West Branch Road (814) What is the local cable television company? Comcast Cable 60 Decibel Road, Suites (800) What is the local satellite television provider? DirecTV (855) OR Dish TV (855) Where is the local trash disposal?* Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA) 253 Transfer Road Bellefonte, PA (814) Recycling Office: (814) What is the local sewer authority? University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) 1576 Spring Valley Road (814) *All College Twp residential units are required to participate in the regional trash collection and recycling program, administered by the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG). Please call (814)

4 Government: College Township is a Council- Manager form of government. The College Township Council is comprised of five members elected at-large from throughout the Township, and each member serves a four year term. Regular Council Meetings are typically scheduled for the first and third Thursdays of every month at 7:00 PM at the College Township Municipal Building location. In addition to the oversight of our elected officials, the Township depends upon citizen volunteers to provide support to the Council through participation in a variety of Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs). Citizen volunteers are appointed by Council to serve on the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, College Township Water Authority, Parks & Recreation Committee, Industrial Development Authority, and Local Traffic Advisory Committee, to name a few. Citizen volunteers are also called upon to serve in a variety of regional capacities. Planning Commission meetings are typically scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Geography: Located in Centre County, PA. According to the 2010 United State Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.6 square miles, all land. The township is bordered by Ferguson to the west, Patton to the northwest, Benner to the north, Harris to the south and east, and the borough of State College to the south and west. Elevation: 1161 ft. Longitude: & Latitude: Climate: Annual average temperature: 50.2 F Average January temperature: 19.2 F Average July temperature: 82 F Annual average rainfall: 39.6 inches Annual average snowfall: 46 inches Average sunny days: 180 days per year

5 Telecommunications: Postal Services: United States Post Office locations- 237 South Fraser Street (814) McAllister Building University Park, PA (814) Mary Street Lemont, PA (814) West Pine Street Boalsburg, PA (814) East Pine Grove Road Pine Grove Mills, PA (814) Newspapers: Centre Daily Times 3400 East College Avenue (814) Taxes: Property Taxes: Current millage rates, totaling mills: - College Township (2016): Centre County (2016): SCASD (2016/2017 school): Earned Income/Net Profits Tax: Residents are subject to a resident tax rate of 1.45% (.5% College Township +.95 State College Area School District) Non-residents are subject to a nonresident tax rate of 1%. Local Services Tax: If you work in College Township, you are subject to a local services tax of $52.00 ($5.00 to State College Area School District + $47.00 to College Township Centre County Gazette 403 S Allen St (814)

6 Top 5 Major Employers: The Pennsylvania State University Mount Nittany Medical Center State College Area School District State government Wal-Mart Associates Incorporation Schools Nearby: State College Area School District: Corl Street Elementary School Easterly Parkway Elementary School Ferguson Township Elementary School Gray s Woods Elementary School Houserville Elementary School Lemont Elementary School Mount Nittany Elementary School Park Forest Elementary School Radio Park Elementary School Mount Nittany Middle School Park Forest Middle School State College Area High School Centre Learning Community Charter School Nittany Valley Charter School Wonderland Charter School Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania Charter School Private Schools: Centre County Christian Academy Grace Prep High School Nittany Christian School Our Lady of Victory Catholic School St. John the Evangelist Catholic School St. Josephs Academy State College Friends School University and College: Pennsylvania State University Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology South Hills Business College Libraries: Schlow Centre Region Library 211 South Allen Street (814) Penn State University Libraries 107 Pattee Library Road (814)

7 Leisure: The Arboretum at Penn State Palmer Museum of Art Contains HO Smith Botanical Gardens East Park Avenue & Bigler Road University Park, PA Beaver Stadium Penn State Nittany Lions football 1 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA Mount Nittany Hike Mount Nittany & enjoy the scenic views Mount Nittany College Township, PA Bryce Jordan Center Indoor multi-purpose arena (Basketball & concerts) 127 Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA Millbrook Marsh Nature Center 62 acre farmstead and wetland conservation area 2643 Gateway Drive #1 State College Spikes Minor league baseball team affiliated with St. Louis Cardinals 112 Medlar Field at Lubrano Park University Park, PA Tussey Mountain Seasonally outdoor entertainment including: skiing, golf, driving range, batting cages, go-karts, fishing, and more! 341 Bear Meadows Road Boalsburg, PA Curtain Road University Park, PA Discovery Space of Central PA Children s Science Museum 1224 N Atherton Street Penn s Cave & Wildlife Park All-water cavern and wildlife park 222 Penns Cave Road Centre Hall, PA Clyde Peeling s Reptiland Specialized zoo with over 45 species of reptiles and amphibians US Route 15 Allenwood, PA Base Tactics Outdoor Battlefield Tactical outdoor laser tag 1100 Benner Pike Pennsylvania Military Museum 51 Boal Avenue Boalsburg, PA Boalsburg Heritage Museum 304 East Main Street Boalsburg, PA For more information regarding any of these locations plus additional sites to see, please go to:

8 Places of Worship in State College: - State College Assembly of God 2201 University Drive (814) Berean Baptist 656 Brandywine Drive (814) Faith Baptist of State College 647 Valley Vista Drive (814) Park Forest Baptist 3030 Carnegie Drive (814) University Baptist and Brethren 411 South Burrowes Street (814) New Covenant Baptist 1524 University Drive (814) Good Shepherd Catholic 867 Grays Woods Boulevard (814) Our Lady of Victory Catholic 820 Westerly Parkway (814) Suzanne Pohland Paterno Catholic Center 117 East Park Avenue (814) Christ Community 200 Ellis Place (814) State College Chinese Alliance 1107 William Street (814) Easterly Parkway Elementary School 234 Easterly Parkway (814) State College Christian and Missionary Alliance 1221 West Whitehall Road (814) First of Christ, Scientist 617 East Hamilton Avenue (814) Centre Community of Christ, Windmere Hall 454 Rolling Ridge Drive (814) State College of Christ 405 Hillcrest Avenue (814) of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 842 West Whitehall Road (814) St Andrew s Episcopal 208 West Foster Avenue (814) State College Evangelical Free 1243 Blue Course Drive (814) Stepping Stones Community 848 North Science Park Road (814) Chabad of Penn State 443 East Waring Avenue (814) Jewish Community Center/Congregation Brit Shalom 620 East Hamilton Avenue (814) Grace Lutheran 205 South Garner Street (814) Pine Hall Lutheran 1760 West College Avenue (814) Shiloh Lutheran 801 Benner Pike (814) Trinity Lutheran 2221 North Oak Lane (814) Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran 851 North Science Park Road (814) University Mennonite 1606 Norma Street (814) Lev Y shua, worship at Central Pennsylvania Christian Institute 2020 Cato Avenue (814) Islamic Society of Central Pennsylvania 709 Ridge Avenue (814) Bethel of the Nazarene 3601 South Atherton Street (814) Abiding Truth Christian Fellowship, at South Hills School of Business and Technology 480 Waupelani Drive (814) Keystone and Ministries 1224 North Atherton Street (814) Lighthouse Fellowship, at Centre Learning Community Charter School 2643 West College Avenue

9 (814) New Hope 318 South Atherton Street (814) State College Access, at Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive (814) Unity of Jesus Christ 140 North Gill Street (814) Holy Trinity Orthodox 119 South Sparks Street (814) State College Presbyterian 132 West Beaver Avenue (814) Oakwood Presbyterian 1865 Waddle Road (814) State College Korean 758 Glenn Road (814) Penn State Young Kwang Korean Presbyterian 848 Science Park Road (814) Grace Presbyterian 370 Airport Road (814) Resurrection Presbyterian 2280 Commercial Boulevard (814) State College Friends Meeting 611 East Prospect Avenue (814) Salvation Army of Centre County 2603 East College Avenue, Suite G (814) Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive Extension (814) Faith United of Christ 300 East College Avenue (814) St. Peter s United of Christ 1795 West College Avenue (814) Albright Bethune United Methodist 206 South Burrowes Street (814) Houserville United Methodist House of Hope 1320 Houserville Road (814) Mount Nittany United Methodist 1500 East Branch Road (814) Park Forest Village United Methodist 1833 Park Forest Avenue (814) St. Paul s United Methodist 250 East College Avenue (814) Woodycrest United Methodist 219 West Clearview Avenue (814) Spirit of Faith 253 Benner Pike (814) Swimming Pools: Welch Community Pool- 670 Westerly Parkway (814) Park Forest Community Pool 2100 School Drive State College, PA (814) Robert Kepler Memorial Pool 125 West High Street Bellefonte, PA Penn State McCoy Natatorium & Outdoor Pools Bigler Road & Curtain Road University Park, PA 16802

10 Medical Services Location: Mount Nittany Medical Center 1800 East Park Avenue State College, PA (814) MedExpress Urgent Care 1613 North Atherton Street State College, PA (814) Advanced Urgent Care 2615 East College Avenue (814) Geisinger Medical Group 132 Abigail Lane Port Matilda, PA (800) Animal Care: Animal Medical Hospital of State College 1909 North Atherton Street State College, PA (814) Mount Nittany Veterinary Hospital 200 Elmwood Street (814) University Drive Veterinary Hospital 1602 University Drive (814) Emergency Services Serving College Township: Police- State College Police Department 243 South Allen Street (814) Fire- Alpha Fire Company 400 West Beaver Avenue (814) AND Boalsburg Fire Company P.O. Box 540 Boalsburg, PA (814) Emergency Medical Services- Centre LifeLink EMS 125 Puddintown Road (814) All emergency situations- Please call 9-1-1

11 Getting Around College Township: Public Transportation- Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) 108 East Beaver Avenue (814) CATA s service consists of 23 different bus routes providing service between the Penn State Campus, borough of Bellefonte, Downtown State College, and many other areas. Private Transportation (Taxicabs)- Handy Delivery Incorporation 2197 Hightech Road State College, PA (814) Nittany Express Incorporation 2493 Fox Hill Road (814) Car Rental- Enterprise Rent A Car 215 Blue Course Drive Unit B State College, PA (814) Hertz 200 West Beaver Avenue (814) Avis Car Rental 2493 Fox Hill Road State College, PA (814) Getting In & Out College Township: Air Service- University Park Airport 2535 Fox Hill Road State College, PA (814) Ground Service (Online Reservations)- Megabus Departs: 1665 North Atherton Street State College, PA SW Corner of Walmart Parking Lot Greyhound Departs: State College Bus Station 152 North Atherton Street Fullington Trailways Departs: Fullington Trailways Bus Terminal 152 North Atherton Street

12 Demographics Characteristics of College Township: Year Population Population ** 2015 Estimated 582 6% 726 7% ** Median age: 37.6 yrs 2015 Population Per Age Estimated 856 9% % 518 5% 201 2% % 484 5% 516 5% 296 3% % % 718 7% Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and over 2015 Gender Estimated 2015 Race Estimated % % Male Female 432 4% 278 3% 210 2% 28 0% White Asian Black Two % Other ** 2.3% Margin of Error

13 Housing Characteristics of College Township: 2015 Housing Occupancy Estimated 328 8% % Occupied Vacant ** Total units: Housing Value Estimated % 8% % % 77 3% 50 2% % % $50,000 or less $50,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $299,999 $300,000 - $499,999 $500,000 - $999,999 $1,000,000 or more ** Mean: $229, Housing Tenture Estimated 2015 Household Earnings Estimated 0.70% 1.80% 7.00% $9,999 or less % % Owned Rent 28.20% 13.10% 10.40% 15.30% 13.30% $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $64,999 $65,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 ** Of the 3665 Occupied Units $100,000 or more ** Total full-time 10.10% workers : 3226 ** Mean: $76,059

14 Crime Characteristics of College Township: 2016 College Township Arrest by Types 69 37% 27 14% 93 49% Felonies Misdemeanors Summaries ** 189 total 8 9% ** 93 total 2016 Misdemeanor Breakdown 3 3% 11 12% 4 4% 21 23% 1 1% 12 13% 33 35% Disorderly Conduct Alcohol Related Fraud Larceny Drug Related Assaults Vandalism All Other Offense 2 1 7% 4% 2016 Felony Breakdown 2 2 7% 8% 16 59% 2 8% 2 7% All Assault Burglary Fraud Larceny Marijuana Motor vehicle theft All sex offenses ** 27 total 1 4 2% 6% 21 30% 6 9% 1 1% 2016 Summary Breakdown 11 16% 25 36% All Other Offense Disorderly Conduct Drunkenness Forgery Larceny Shoplift Liquor Laws Vandalism ** 70 total

15 Economic Characteristics of College Township: 2015 Civilian Labor Force Employment Rate Estimated 154 3% 143 3% 2015 Occupation Estimated 160 3% Management, business, science, and arts Services Sales and offices % Employed Unemployed ** Of the 8473 working age population, 5108 (60.3%) is in labor force. In the labor force, 4954 (97%) is employed % % % Natural resources, construction, and maintenance Production, transportation, and material moving ** Total civilian employed: % 2015 Work Commute Estimated % 4% 5% 334 7% % Car, truck, or van -- drove alone Car, truck, or van -- carpooled Public transportation (excluding taxicab) Walked Other means Worked at home ** Total workers: 4812 ** Mean travel time: 14.4 mins Industry Estimated: No. of Jobs AG Construction Manufacturing Wholesale/Retail trade Transportation/warehousing Information Finance/insurance/realty Professional/admin/waste management Educational/health care/social assist Arts/entertainment/food ** Total civilian employed: 4954

16 Economic Characteristics (cont): 2015 Educational Attainment for 18 to 24 years Population % % 56 3% % Less than high school graduate High school graduate (includes equivalency) Some college or associate's degree Bachelor's degree or higher ** Cohort population: % ** Mean: $97,338 Median:" $81, Household Income Estimated % % 80 2% % 102 3% 251 7% % 268 7% 301 8% Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more 2015 Educational Attainment for 25 years+ Population 28 1% % % 149 2% % % 340 6% Less than 9th grade 9th to 12th grade, no diploma High school graduate (includes equivalency) Some college, no degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree ** Cohort population: 6290 College Township Centre County Pennsylvani a $33,525 $35,234 $27,002 $29,996 $29,168 $33, Per Capita Income $0 $20,000 $40, (Projected) Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey via Esri, 2015

17 Centre County Data Perspective Economic Development Statistics

18 State College Metropolitan Statistical Area Economic Development: Levels Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Percent change from preceding period Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

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23 For more detailed information regarding any of the charts and graphs, please consult the following links: State College Police Department 2014 Report: Centre County Data & Maps: Centre County Data: American FactFinder- Search popular facts about any community: Centre Region Population Statistics: United State Bureau of Economic Analysis- Search regional data: College Township 2016 Facts & Figures: Federal Reserve Economic Data- Search economic data: