Dalmatia, Pennsylvania, 2016
Dalmatia’s story
208 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2016.
- 1818Dalmatia is settled
DalmatiaPA
Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
341
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$158K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
51.8
years
Jobs based here
33
A commuter town
Is Dalmatia a good place to live?
30% of residents are 65 or older in Dalmatia, against 21% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Dalmatia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Dalmatia stand out
Where Dalmatia beats most towns.
Small town
341 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Dalmatia: who provides what
Dalmatia is unincorporated, so Northumberland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLower Mahanoy Twp Mun Auth water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesNorthumberland CountyNorthumberland County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNorthumberland County Board of ElectionsNorthumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code1701717017 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dalmatia.
Work & commute
Most of Dalmatia’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.2 jobs for each of them
Among residents in Dalmatia, 16% live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Lower Mahanoy Township (8%), Upper Paxton Township (6%) and Washington Township (6%). The median household income for Dalmatia comes to $55,000.
0%work in town
| Dalmatia | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Dalmatia0%
Lower Mahanoy Township8%
Upper Paxton Township6%
Washington Township6%
Upper Mahantongo Township6%
15 mi
median commute distance
33
jobs based in Dalmatia
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Dalmatia skews older than Pennsylvania
Four-year graduates: 30% of adults 25 and older here, 35% across Pennsylvania. People 65 and older are 30% of residents (20% statewide); children under 18 are 12% of residents (21% statewide). The age of the median resident in Dalmatia is 51.8 years.
51.8median age · PA 40.9
DalmatiaPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school44%
Some college12%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.1 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Dalmatia | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.5% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.1% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.8% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
The climate in Dalmatia brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 21°, with about 29 inches of snow a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Dalmatia stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
For adults in Dalmatia, the share who report frequent physical distress is 15%. This Pennsylvania town beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 81% of adults locally had a checkup this year; 17% smoke cigarettes.
| Dalmatia | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 79% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better18 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Dalmatia | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 79.2% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 85.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 7.4% |
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
22.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Dalmatia, mostly inland flooding
Expected losses in Dalmatia break down as 76% from inland flooding and 9% from hurricanes. Compared with nearly three fifths of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A home in Dalmatia sells for about $94K at the median
In Dalmatia, 58% of households live in a home they own. For Dalmatia, the typical rent is $750 a month.
$94Kmedian sale price
| Dalmatia | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $750 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 55 attractions →Hersheypark and 22 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Dalmatia. Close and well known come first.
28 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
33 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument26 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
28 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
28 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
28 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dalmatia
16pages on Dalmatia
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Dalmatia
About 2 of every 100 Dalmatia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Dalmatia for work
Where Dalmatia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
33jobs based in Dalmatia
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dalmatia
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Dalmatia is a census-designated place located in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 147 in southwestern Northumberland County, along the Susquehanna River. As of the 2010 census the population was 488 residents.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 420 ft
- ZIP code
- 17017
Questions about Dalmatia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dalmatia, PA a good place to live?
Dalmatia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.