




Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney, PA Profile
Punxsutawney, PA, population 6,271 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Jefferson county,
about 64.0 miles from Pittsburgh and 100.3 miles from Erie.
In the 90's the population of Punxsutawney has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Punxsutawney has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Punxsutawney area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Punxsutawney Statistics
Punxsutawney Gender Information
Males in Punxsutawney: 2,804 (45%)
Females in Punxsutawney: 3,467 (55%)
As % of Population in Punxsutawney
Race Diversity in Punxsutawney
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Punxsutawney
Age Diversity in Punxsutawney
Median Age in Punxsutawney: 40.7 (Males in Punxsutawney: 37.7, Females in Punxsutawney: 43.1)
Punxsutawney Males Under 20: 13%
Punxsutawney Females Under 20: 13%
Punxsutawney Males 20 to 40: 11%
Punxsutawney Females 20 to 40: 12%
Punxsutawney Males 40 to 60: 11%
Punxsutawney Females 40 to 60: 13%
Punxsutawney Males Over 60: 10%
Punxsutawney Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Household Average Size: 2.19 people
Punxsutawney Median Household Income: $ 26,250
Punxsutawney Median Value of Homes: $ 49,900
Law Enforcement in Punxsutawney
Reported crimes in the Punxsutawney area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 194
Burglary: 12
Larceny-theft: 106
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,038
Punxsutawney Location Information
Elevation: 1,238 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Punxsutawney
Rossiter 4.0 Miles
Big Run 5.1 Miles
Worthville 10.4 Miles
Sykesville 10.7 Miles
Troutville 11.2 Miles
Glen Campbell 11.3 Miles
Reynoldsville 11.4 Miles
Smicksburg 11.6 Miles
Timblin 12.0 Miles
Marion Center 12.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Punxsutawney
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 64.0 Miles
Erie 100.3 Miles
Akron 133.3 Miles
Buffalo 134.5 Miles
Cleveland 146.9 Miles
Rochester 168.0 Miles
Baltimore 169.2 Miles
Arlington 173.7 Miles
Washington 174.9 Miles
Alexandria 179.8 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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