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Wanamie, PA

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Population
555
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
675 ft
Median Home Value
$147,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,167
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wanamie

Wanamie is a small, quiet community in Newport Township, situated near the southwestern end of the Wyoming Valley. Surrounded by wooded hills and the South Branch of Newport Creek, it provides a relaxed, small-town atmosphere close to nature. Homes here share a ZIP code and mailing address with neighboring Nanticoke, while the name itself honors the Unami clan of the Lenni Lenape.

Comparison of Baptisimal Record and Age Certificate of Stanley Letuvinak (American name, Thomas Long). Born according to baptismal record May 10, 1897; date of birth given in age certificate LOC nclc.01149

Originally built up as a coal mining village, Wanamie has evolved into a calm residential neighborhood with deep local roots. It functions as the civic heart of Newport Township, housing the municipal building and local government offices. Children attend schools in the Greater Nanticoke Area School District, and residents enjoy a peaceful home base that sits just a short drive from everyday shopping, outdoor recreation, and the wider Wilkes-Barre area.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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