ZIP Code 18964

Souderton is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,191 at the 2020 census. The town was originally named Welshtown, because it was settled by the Welsh. The name comes from town resident Henry O. Souder and his store near the railroad. Souderton has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 29.5°F in January to 74.1 °F in July. The borough is home to Montgomery Theater, one of only three professional theaters in Montgomery county. The American Legion baseball team in Souderton is ranked #18 in the country, with a 2018 rank of #18 under coach Meara Keara. In the 2010 census, the borough was 85.6% White, 2.5% African American, or 2,5% White or African American. The Borough Manager is P. Michael Coll, and the Mayor is Daniel L. Yocum. In 2011, the Borough hosted the Univest Grand Prix, a one-day road bicycle racing event that is part of the USA Cycling Professional Tour. It took place in early September and publicized its association with Floyd Landis. In 2012, the race went earlier in the morning for youths and adults, and there were amateur races later in the day for youths. In 2013, the professional race was officially discontinued for its popularity. The race was part of a weekend of longer bike races in surrounding towns.

History

Souderton is the primary city name, but also Telford are acceptable city names or spellings. The town was originally named Welshtown, because it was settled by the Welsh. Souderton is prefigured in a map of 1847 as Souder's Lumberyard. The name comes from town resident Henry O. Souder and his store near the railroad. The town's historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. It is located on the banks of the Little Rappahannock River, which runs through the center of the town. It has a population of about 2,000 people, and is home to a number of historic buildings. It was once known as the "Souderton Lumber Yard" because of its large lumberyard near the town's main street. The Lumber yard was built in 1847, and the town was named in honor of Henry Souder, who ran a lumberyard there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The current name was adopted by the town in the second half of the 19th century, when the railroad was built through the town to the east. The city is named after a former mayor of the same name, who was killed in a car accident in the early 20th century. It also has a post office, which closed in the 1950s. It now has a public library, which was established in the 1930s, as well as a public park, which opened in the 1960s. In the 1990s, the town became known for its historic buildings, which were listed in the U.S. Geological Survey.

Geography

Souderton is located at 40°1837N 75°1918W (40.310215, -75.321682). The borough has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.9 km²), all land. The terrain consists of gently rolling hills, with some steeper hills in the downtown area, and flat terrain throughout. Souderton has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 29.5 °F in January to 74.1°F in July. The local hardiness zone is 6b. Some adjacent areas in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, including Calvary Church, have a Soudercontrol postal address. The borough is bordered by:Franconia Township on the east, southeast and south, Telford borough on the northwest, andHilltown Township in Bucks County across County Line Road on the northeast. It has a population of 1,788. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the borough's population at 1,856. It is located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to Delaware. The Pennsylvania TurnPike is one of the nation's busiest highways, with more than 1,000 miles (1,800 km) of highway. It also has the largest number of paved roads in the United States, with about 2,500 miles (3,500 km) worth of roadways in use.

Politics and government

Souderton has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a nine-member borough council. The Mayor is Daniel L. Yocum. Souderton also has an appointed Junior Councilor, who is appointed when under 18 years of age and serves a one-year term, without voting privileges. The Borough Manager is P. Michael Coll. The borough is represented by the following officials:Brian Fitzpatrick (R), Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district.Steve Malagari (D), Pennsylvania’s 53rd Representative District.Maria Collett (D) and Bob Casey Jr. (D).Pat Toomey (R) is the U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. The current Borough Councilors are: Matthew J. DiNenna, Tracy W. Burke, Julie Munden, Daryl Littlefield, Donna Rogers, Courtnee Wampole, and Edward Huber. The Junior Councilors: Nick Mancini, Matthew Sholly, Richard M. Walczak, and Matthew Sh Molly. The councilors are elected for a four-year terms. The mayor and borough manager are paid $50,000 a year. The city manager is paid $30,000. The president of the borough council is a $25,000-a-year salary. The town has a population of 2,000 people. It is located in Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district and Pennsylvania's 12th senatorial district. It also has a mayor, councilors, and a borough manager.

Arts

Souderton is home to Montgomery Theater, one of only three professional theaters in Montgomery County. The Theater produces five subscription-series shows each year, and offers education programs for students ages 818. Souderton also hosts an annual Art Jam every September, bringing artists and artisans to the borough park, and offering craft beer and wine tastings. This event is hosted by Souderton-Telford Main Streets, the non-profit organization that supports revitalization in the borough.

Sports

Souderton was host to the Univest Grand Prix, a one-day road bicycle racing event that is part of the USA Cycling Professional Tour. It took place in early September and publicized its association with Floyd Landis. The American Legion baseball team in Souderton is nationally ranked, with a 2018 rank of #18 in the country. They placed second in the state in 2018 under coach Meara. Their rival is Doylestown in nearby Bucks County. Two former players Jamie Moyer, and Erik Kratz make the MLB. In 2012, the race was officially discontinued in the Soudington Borough. It was part of a weekend of longer bike races in surrounding towns. Participants were from varying areas in the United States, and foreign countries, mainly European. Italian, French and Flemish teams often returned to the race annually. Although the race went professional, there were amateur races earlier in the morning for youths and adults. In 2018, the S Loudon High School football team was ranked No. 1 in Bucks County and No. 2 in Pennsylvania. The team won the state championship in 2014 and 2015. The S Louden High School baseball team placed No. 3 in the nation in 2018. The school is also known for its strong involvement in the baseball community, having two former players make theMLB. In 2014, the team won a state championship and a state runner-up title. In 2015, the school won another state title and was ranked #1 in Pennsylvania in 2016.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the borough was 85.6% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.7% Asian, and 2. 6% were two or more races. As of the census of 2000, 6,730 people, 2,635 households, and 1,765 families resided in the borough. The median income for a household in the Borough was $47,437, and for a family was $57,200. The per capita income for the borough is $21,758. About 3.2% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3. 2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% ofThose age 65 or over. The borough is located on the New Jersey Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to New Jersey. It is the only borough in New Jersey that is not part of the New York City subway system. It has a population density of 6,015.7 people per square mile (2,320.1/km²) The borough has an area of 2,720.3 square miles (937.7/ km²) The racial makeup of the borough was 91.69% White, 1.00% African American, 0.19% NativeAmerican, 3.98% Asian. The population was distributed as 25.1%. under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 34.0%. from 25 to 44, 19.3%. from 45 to 64, and 12.7%. The median age was 35 years.

Infrastructure

Pennsylvania Route 113 passes through Souderton along Main Street and Broad Street, heading southwest to Harleysville and northeast to Silverdale. A rail line dating from the early 1900s (the Reading Company's former Bethlehem Branch) connects to Telford, Perkasie, Quakertown, and Bethlehem to the north and Hatfield and Lansdale to the south. From 1901 until 1951, an interurban electric trolley, the Lehigh Valley Transit, operated hourly service from Souderton north to Allentown and south to Philadelphia. The borough's Sewer Department provides water and sewer service to the borough and surrounding areas in the North Penn Valley. Trash and recycling collection is provided under contract by J.P. Mascaro & Sons. PPL Corporation provides electricity to Soudleton and natural gas to the area in the form of PECO Energy Company, a subsidiary of Exelon. The North Penn Water Authority provides water to the town and surrounding area. The town is served by Pennsylvania Route 113, Pennsylvania Route 309, and Pennsylvania Route 132, a suburban bus route run by the SEPTA Suburban Bus Authority. The city is located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs from Philadelphia to New York City and New York to Washington, D.C. It is also on the Delaware River, which flows through the borough to New Jersey and New Jersey. The township has a population of 2,816. It was once the site of the town's largest coal-fired power station, which closed in the 1970s.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania = 31.1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 2. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Souderton = 4.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 7,191 individuals with a median age of 37.9 age the population dropped by -3.15% in Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 6,317.57 residents per square mile of area (2,438.39/km²). There are average 2.54 people per household in the 2,555 households with an average household income of $59,727 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.90% of the available work force and has dropped -4.83% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 23.44%. The number of physicians in Souderton per 100,000 population = 500.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Souderton = 45.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 19.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 114. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 203. 85 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 18.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 45, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania which are owned by the occupant = 57.97%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 55 years with median home cost = $244,230 and home appreciation of -11.49%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $16.80 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,417 per student. There are 15.6 students for each teacher in the school, 630 students for each Librarian and 433 students for each Counselor. 6.38% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.60% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.83% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).