Hookstown Free Methodist Church, 2014
Hookstown’s story
229 years in pictures
Census counts: 296 in 1860, 129 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1797Hookstown is settled
HookstownPA
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
129
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$139K
Census ACS
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
52.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Hookstown a good place to live?
Hookstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hookstown stand out
Where Hookstown beats most towns.
Small town
129 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hookstown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hookstown, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hookstown’s trash rules yet
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 hereBeaver County Board of ElectionsBeaver County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2022
ZIP code1505015050 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 Hookstown.
Natural hazards
Hookstown has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 84% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Hookstown households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2004. 83% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
2
paid flood claims since 2004
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hookstown
Hookstown’s July high is 83°F, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Hookstown stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with more of its adults who binge drink
The share of adults in Hookstown who say their health is fair or poor is 16%, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (19%) and U.S. towns (19%). 34% of adults sleep under 7 hours here. Among adults locally, 12% report frequent physical distress and 15% report frequent mental distress.
| Hookstown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hookstown | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 16.2% | 18.7% |
East Liverpool City Hospital
6.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hookstown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
27 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
27 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
35 mi Theme parkKennywood
28 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
22 mi MuseumMeadowcroft RockshelterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hookstown
17pages on Hookstown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Hookstown
Kent State University at East LiverpoolCommunity college · Public · East Liverpool, OH5.5 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionCommunity College of Beaver CountyCommunity college · Public · Monaca9.6 mi$7,500 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverUniversity or college · Public · Monaca10.8 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hookstown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Hookstown
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Hookstown is a borough in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 129 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1797
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft
- ZIP code
- 15050
Questions about Hookstown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hookstown, PA a good place to live?
Hookstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Hookstown, PA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Bill Laughlin and Robert Franklin Bunting.