Aristes City Demographics

Aristes city, Columbia, PA, is a small census-designated place with a population of around 256 (2020 Census). The median age is approximately 57 years, indicating an older community. The gender distribution is nearly balanced at 49% male and 51% female. The population is predominantly White at 97%, with Hispanic or Latino residents accounting for about 1.6%, and other racial groups making up the remainder.

Aristes City Housing

Aristes is actually a small census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, not a city, and homeownership is common, with about 75% owner-occupied units and a median home value near $90,000. Rentals are limited, with median rents around $650/month. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes and older structures. Property taxes are moderate, averaging around 1.4% of assessed value. Neighborhoods are generally quiet and residential, with a stable but modest property market and little recent price growth, reflecting the rural character of the area.

Education in Aristes City

Aristes is not a city in Columbia County, PA; you may mean the town of Aristes in Schuylkill County or Columbia, PA. Columbia, PA (in Lancaster County) is served by Columbia Borough School District, which has one high school (Columbia High School) with a graduation rate of approximately 84%. The borough’s population has about 14% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The district offers various educational programs, including vocational and AP courses. School safety scores are average, and there are a total of three public schools. Adult education opportunities are available via Lancaster County Career & Technology Center.

Transportation in Aristes City

Aristes is a small census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, rather than a city. Transportation is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and average commute times around 25 minutes. Public transit options are limited or nonexistent locally, and vehicle ownership rates are high, with most households owning two cars. Transportation infrastructure consists mostly of local roads intersected by PA Route 42. There are no major employment hubs within Aristes itself; most residents commute to jobs in nearby towns such as Mount Carmel or Bloomsburg.

Aristes City Healthcare

Aristes is a small community in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, lacking its own hospital; residents primarily access healthcare through nearby facilities such as Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, approximately 10 miles away. The region is served by a handful of local clinics and family practices. About 89% of Columbia County residents are insured, with 11% uninsured. The population, predominantly white and older (median age ~46), faces common health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory conditions, reflecting regional trends. Primary care provider ratios are around 1,900:1. Emergency and specialist services require travel to larger nearby cities.

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