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Ephrata, PA

Lancaster CountyElev. 358 m
Population
13,729
Median home
$215,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Ephrata

Ephrata is a city in Pennsylvania with about 13,729 residents. Ephrata sits in Lancaster County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $68,117. Homes carry a median value of $215,100, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.8%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,729
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$68,117
Per-capita income
$37,276
Poverty rate
9.3%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg. commute
23.5 min
Work from home
4.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.8%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black3.3%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.3%
Sales & office23.3%
Production, transportation & material moving22.4%
Service15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$215,100
Median gross rent
$1,070/mo
Owner-occupied
54.3%
Median year built
1968
Households
5,846
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Ephrata has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ephrata SHSHighGrades 9–12
Lancaster County CTC-Brownstown CampusHighGrades 9–12
Ephrata Intermediate SchMiddleGrades 5–6
Ephrata MSMiddleGrades 7–8
Clay El SchElementary
Fulton El SchElementary
Highland El SchElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime86% below national
Ephrata53
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↓ 52% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime46% below national
Ephrata1,054
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ephrata Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

8 facilities in Ephrata report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Countertek · Lancaster CountyMorgan Corp Ephrata Plant · Lancaster CountyChampion Home Builders Inc · Lancaster CountyScience Press · Lancaster CountySignature Custom Cabinetry · Lancaster CountySkyline Homes · Lancaster CountyAmerican Lafrance Llc · Lancaster CountyAmerican Dyeing & Finishing Corp · Lancaster County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lancaster County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ephrata is in Lancaster County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ephrata sits in Lancaster County. Elevation ~358 m.

Map of Ephrata
Ephrata, PA
Where Ephrata is
PhiladelphiaPittsburghAllentownReadingErieBethlehemEphrata
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mentzer BuildingConnell MansionKeller, Jacob, FarmEby Shoe CorporationReyer, Peter and Catherine, FarmhouseBitzer's Mill Covered BridgeKeller's Covered Bridge
Notable people from Ephrata
Mike MentzerCharles B. McVay IIIWhitey Von NiedaMichael AkersJacob HibshmanJoanne S. ParrottJohn C. BearMurray Merle SchwartzIsaac N. FryMiles Rock
People searches in Ephrata
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David Smith (2)Robert Smith (2)Michael Johnson (2)John JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lancaster (12 mi)Reading (17 mi)Lebanon (17 mi)Pottstown (29 mi)York (33 mi)West Chester (34 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Lancaster County

Most-recorded names in Lancaster County booking & incarceration records:

Glenn Myers (2)Carlos Rivera (2)Carlos Garcia (2)Jose Torres (2)Jose Rodriguez (2)Jorge Garcia (2)Michael Smith (2)Ahlias Rivera (1)Aharon Jones (1)Abel Rodriquez (1)Alex Baker (1)Alexander Cruz (1)Alexander Matesig (1)Alexander Rodriguez (1)Alberto Rivera (1)Alberto Garcia (1)Adrian Rivera (1)Amanda Velez (1)Andre Lemon (1)Andy Rodriguez (1)Angel Cintron (1)Angel Deleon (1)Angel Galarza (1)Angel Martinez (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Ephrata, PA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

Mark Andrew Taylor, 57ABSCONDER
Ephrata · Lancaster County · 17522
AKA Lee Fraker, Kirby Fraker
William Leonard Scott, 40
Ephrata · Adams County · 17522
David Horning Martin, 33
Ephrata · Lancaster County · 17522
AKA David Martin, David H Martin
Darnell Michael Harris Sr, 57
Ephrata · Lancaster County · 17522
AKA Darnell M Harris, Michael Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ephrata — frequently asked

What is the population of Ephrata, Pennsylvania?
Ephrata has a population of about 13,729, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ephrata?
The median home value in Ephrata is $215,100, and the median gross rent is $1,070/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ephrata safe? What is the crime rate?
Ephrata Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 53 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ephrata face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lancaster County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Ephrata?
Ephrata has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ephrata?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Ephrata. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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