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Salisbury, PA

Salisbury is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 707 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Salisbury is located at 39°45′5″N 79°4′59″W (39.751455, -79.083076). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land. It is surrounded by Elk Lick Township.

Salisbury was laid out by Joseph Markley in 1794, with Douglas Baker as the surveyor. Peter Shirer and Martin Weimer built the first house, and Peter Shirer was also the first storekeeper. Peter Shirer and Peter Welfley added more lots to the town circa 1814, John Smith added more in about 1850, and the Beachy family added still more in 1870. The town, located on the Turkey Foot Road, was organized as a borough in 1862.

In 1998, Salisbury was hit by two F3 tornadoes on May 31 and June 2. The May 31 tornado killed one person and injured 15 others and the June 2 tornado intensified into an F4 tornado when it struck Allegany County, Maryland.

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $36,188. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $17,222 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $12,973. About 10.6% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness are paramount in Salisbury, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Salisbury Behavioral Health and VA Salisbury Health Care stand as cornerstones in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Satori Spiritual Wellness located in nearby Allentown, Satori offers a range of holistic wellness services including massages, yoga classes, and meditation sessions. Body Elite Wellness also in Allentown, Body Elite Wellness provides spa services such as facials, body wraps, and therapeutic massages. Twin Pond Holistic offers chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and fitness programs. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Salisbury, such as the Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway and Five Star Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Salisbury, PA are Tall Pines Distillery, Flight 93 National Memorial, and The Andy Warhol Museum. 

Population: 697 (2022). Elevation: 413 feet. ZIP Code: 17538. Area code: 717. Founded: 1749. Area: 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2). 

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What is the history of Salisbury, PA?

Salisbury was founded on April 15, 1795, by Joseph Markley.  The tract of land, "John's Fancy", was given to Joseph by his father John Markley. John, his wife Eva, and his oldest son Jacob came from Wurtemberg, Germany in August 1749. The town had a few different names before becoming Salisbury. These names included Brushtown and Salsburrich. 

Is Salisbury, PA a nice place to live?

Living in Salisbury offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Salisbury, there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Salisbury and residents tend to be conservative.

What is the ethnicity in Salisbury, PA?

Salisbury, PA is home to a population of 619 people, of which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.162% of Salisbury, PA residents were born outside of the country (1 person). In 2022, there were 54.3 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (597 people) in Salisbury, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11 Two+ (non-Hispanic) and 6 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Wikipedia

City of Johnstown

Salisbury Behavioral Health 

VA Salisbury Health Care 

Satori Spiritual Wellness 

Twin Pond Holistic 

Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway 

Five Star Trail

Tall Pines Distillery

Flight 93 National Memorial

The Andy Warhol Museum

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