Ephrata

PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population 558K |Median income $86,959 |5 hospitals

Population
557,931
Lancaster County
Median Income
$86,959
+28% vs avg
Median Home Value
$301,100
+32% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
558K+7%
Median Income
$86,959+54%
Median Home Value
$301,100+60%
Poverty Rate
8.2%-22%
Unemployment
3.4%-54%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,357/mo
Poverty Rate
8.2% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.4%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 81.6%
African American 4%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.8%

Hospitals 5 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
1
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.8/5
Total Hospitals
5
With ER
4
LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
LANCASTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
EPHRATA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UPMC LITITZ
LITITZ · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER
LANCASTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Ephrata Area 6

Earthquakes

M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

USGS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

ECCC · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon

NOAA · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ephrata, PA? ▼
Ephrata, PA has a population of 557,931 people, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Ephrata? ▼
The median household income in Ephrata, PA is $86,959 per year. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
What is the median home value in Ephrata? ▼
The median home value in Ephrata, PA is $301,100. Median rent is $1,357/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ephrata? ▼
The top health indicators in Ephrata include Short Sleep Duration (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ephrata? ▼
Ephrata has 5 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. 4 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ephrata? ▼
The median age in Ephrata, PA is 39.4 years. 32.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ephrata, PA is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 558K and a median household income of $86,959, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 5 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ephrata area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lancaster County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.