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68-463: The Feasterville-Trevose CDP referred to by the U.S. Census Bureau encompasses a portion of Lower Southampton Township, but other sections of the township to the west and south are commonly considered parts of Feasterville, while the community of Trevose extends into Bensalem Township . Lower Southampton Township to the north and is serviced by the Langhorne Post Office. The CDP is actually

136-627: A Humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Feasterville-Trevose, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 108 °F (42 °C). Since 1981,

204-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

272-404: A heat index calculation will return a number equal to or lower than the air temperature (a lower heat index is generally considered invalid), varies with temperature and is not linear. The threshold is commonly set at an arbitrary 40%. The heat index and its counterpart the humidex both take into account only two variables, shade temperature and atmospheric moisture (humidity), thus providing only

340-534: A household in the CDP was $ 49,958, and the median income for a family was $ 57,301. Males had a median income of $ 38,681 versus $ 31,029 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 22,161. About 2.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over. The Southampton Cyclones of the American Inline Hockey League,

408-428: A limited estimate of thermal comfort . Additional factors such as wind, sunshine and individual clothing choices also affect perceived temperature; these factors are parameterized as constants in the heat index formula. Wind, for example, is assumed to be 5 knots (9.3 km/h). Wind passing over wet or sweaty skin causes evaporation and a wind chill effect that the heat index does not measure. The other major factor

476-1989: A model of the human body. This equation reproduces the above NOAA National Weather Service table (except the values at 90 °F (32 °C) & 45%/70% relative humidity vary unrounded by less than ±1, respectively). H I = c 1 + c 2 T + c 3 R + c 4 T R + c 5 T 2 + c 6 R 2 + c 7 T 2 R + c 8 T R 2 + c 9 T 2 R 2 {\displaystyle \mathrm {HI} =c_{1}+c_{2}T+c_{3}R+c_{4}TR+c_{5}T^{2}+c_{6}R^{2}+c_{7}T^{2}R+c_{8}TR^{2}+c_{9}T^{2}R^{2}} where c 1 = − 42.379 , c 2 = 2.049 015 23 , c 3 = 10.143 331 27 , c 4 = − 0.224 755 41 , c 5 = − 6.837 83 × 10 − 3 , c 6 = − 5.481 717 × 10 − 2 , c 7 = 1.228 74 × 10 − 3 , c 8 = 8.5282 × 10 − 4 , c 9 = − 1.99 × 10 − 6 . {\textstyle {\begin{aligned}c_{1}&=-42.379,&c_{2}&=2.049\,015\,23,&c_{3}&=10.143\,331\,27,\\c_{4}&=-0.224\,755\,41,&c_{5}&=-6.837\,83\times 10^{-3},&c_{6}&=-5.481\,717\times 10^{-2},\\c_{7}&=1.228\,74\times 10^{-3},&c_{8}&=8.5282\times 10^{-4},&c_{9}&=-1.99\times 10^{-6}.\end{aligned}}} The following coefficients can be used to determine

544-643: A professional roller hockey team, has been based at the Feasterville Sportsplex since 2006. The franchise was previously known as the Feasterville Fury, and a team under that name then played in the Professional Inline Hockey Association from 2007 until 2009. The 2003 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association National Championship tournament was held at the Feasterville Sportsplex. College roller hockey teams from around

612-471: A relatively densely populated residential area between the two communities' central business districts. Feasterville-Trevose is no longer considered a single community. There are two separate towns, Feasterville and Trevose, which happen to share the same zip code. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km), all of it land. As of

680-526: A scene at Parx Casino and Racing. The Neshaminy Mall is located within Bensalem. It was one of the first malls to be constructed in the country in 1968. It has two main anchors ( Boscov's and AMC Theatres ) and over 40 smaller shops and eateries, with many vacant stores. The AMC Neshaminy 24 Theater is the largest and highest sales-producing theater in Pennsylvania. In addition, it has on many occasions been

748-477: A thicker cloud cover develops, reducing the amount of direct sunlight reaching the surface. Thus, there is an inverse relationship between maximum potential temperature and maximum potential relative humidity. Because of this factor, it was once believed that the highest heat index reading actually attainable anywhere on Earth was approximately 71 °C (160 °F). However, in Dhahran , Saudi Arabia on July 8, 2003,

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816-560: A top 10 for theater engagements in the United States (including the opening of Signs where it was #1). [2] Benjamin Franklin would often travel to Bensalem to visit his friend, Joseph Galloway , at Growden Mansion . At the time, the Galloway family owned all of present-day Bensalem Township. A local legend maintains that Franklin performed his famous kite-flying experiment in Bensalem, at

884-477: A violent brawl broke out in a local Golden Corral restaurant over a single piece of steak. In total, the altercation involved over 40 people. This incident destroyed the interior of the restaurant causing it to temporarily close down. Bensalem is home to Parx Casino and Racing , a 1-mile (1.6 km) thoroughbred horse racing track and casino. This facility opened in November 1974 as Keystone Racetrack. The name

952-497: Is Republican Joseph DiGirolamo, who is in his eighth consecutive term. He was elected mayor in 1994. Public schools in Bensalem are operated by the Bensalem Township School District . The school district consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Bensalem High School . The township has its own nine-member school board. Holy Ghost Preparatory School is a private Catholic high school located in

1020-471: Is 1.2 °F (−17.1 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −9.2 °F (−22.9 °C) on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −9 °F (−23 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov-Apr) is 25.1 inches (64 cm). Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) occur once every few years, particularly during nor'easters from December through February. According to

1088-505: Is 1.9 °F (−16.7 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −8.8 °F (−22.7 °C) on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −8 °F (−22 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov-Apr) is between 24 inches (61 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm). Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) occur once every few years, particularly during nor’easters from December through February. According to

1156-534: Is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania , United States. The township borders the northeastern section of Philadelphia and includes the communities of Andalusia , Bensalem, Bridgewater, Cornwells Heights , Eddington , Flushing, Oakford , Siles, Trappe, and Trevose . Bensalem Township has no other incorporated municipalities within its boundaries. It is located within the Delaware Valley , also known as

1224-677: Is an exact replica of a temple in Bangkok and is the only one of its kind in the United States. It serves as a place of high ceremonies and meditation for a community of Buddhist monks who came to Bensalem from Thailand in the 1980s. For the 2002 M. Night Shyamalan movie Signs , starring Mel Gibson , a stage set was built inside a warehouse on State Road for many of the interior shots. The NBC pilot episode for Outlaw , starring Jimmy Smits filmed scenes in Andalusia March 22–23, 2010. [1] The movie Safe , starring Jason Statham filmed

1292-436: Is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity , in shaded areas , to posit a human-perceived equivalent temperature, as how hot it would feel if the humidity were some other value in the shade . For example, when the temperature is 32 °C (90 °F) with 70% relative humidity, the heat index is 41 °C (106 °F) (see table below). The heat index is meant to describe experienced temperatures in

1360-495: Is defined as the dry-bulb temperature which would feel the same if the water vapor pressure were 1.6  kPa . Quoting Steadman, "Thus, for instance, an apparent temperature of 24 °C (75 °F) refers to the same level of sultriness, and the same clothing requirements, as a dry-bulb temperature of 24 °C (75 °F) with a vapor pressure of 1.6 kPa." This vapor pressure corresponds for example to an air temperature of 29 °C (84 °F) and relative humidity of 40% in

1428-519: Is from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . The columns begin at 80 °F (27 °C), but there is also a heat index effect at 79 °F (26 °C) and similar temperatures when there is high humidity. For example, if the air temperature is 96 °F (36 °C) and the relative humidity is 65%, the heat index is 121 °F (49 °C) Exposure to full sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 8 °C (14 °F). There are many formulas devised to approximate

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1496-461: Is provided by PECO Energy Company , a subsidiary of Exelon . Water in the township is provided by Aqua Pennsylvania , a subsidiary of Aqua America , while sewer service is provided by the Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority; Bensalem sold off its water and sewer system in 1999. Trash and recycling collection is provided by private haulers. Cable, telephone, and internet service to

1564-405: Is sunshine; standing in direct sunlight can add up to 15 °F (8.3 °C) to the apparent heat compared to shade. There have been attempts to create a universal apparent temperature , such as the wet-bulb globe temperature , "relative outdoor temperature", "feels like", or the proprietary " RealFeel ". Outdoors in open conditions, as the relative humidity increases, first haze and ultimately

1632-3381: Is this: H I = c 1 + c 2 T + c 3 R + c 4 T R + c 5 T 2 + c 6 R 2 + c 7 T 2 R + c 8 T R 2 + c 9 T 2 R 2 + + c 10 T 3 + c 11 R 3 + c 12 T 3 R + c 13 T R 3 + c 14 T 3 R 2 + c 15 T 2 R 3 + c 16 T 3 R 3 {\displaystyle {\begin{aligned}\mathrm {HI} &=c_{1}+c_{2}T+c_{3}R+c_{4}TR+c_{5}T^{2}+c_{6}R^{2}+c_{7}T^{2}R+c_{8}TR^{2}+c_{9}T^{2}R^{2}+\\&\quad {}+c_{10}T^{3}+c_{11}R^{3}+c_{12}T^{3}R+c_{13}TR^{3}+c_{14}T^{3}R^{2}+c_{15}T^{2}R^{3}+c_{16}T^{3}R^{3}\end{aligned}}} where c 1 = 16.923 , c 2 = 0.185 212 , c 3 = 5.379 41 , c 4 = − 0.100 254 , c 5 = 9.416 95 × 10 − 3 , c 6 = 7.288 98 × 10 − 3 , c 7 = 3.453 72 × 10 − 4 , c 8 = − 8.149 71 × 10 − 4 , c 9 = 1.021 02 × 10 − 5 , c 10 = − 3.8646 × 10 − 5 , c 11 = 2.915 83 × 10 − 5 , c 12 = 1.427 21 × 10 − 6 , c 13 = 1.974 83 × 10 − 7 , c 14 = − 2.184 29 × 10 − 8 , c 15 = 8.432 96 × 10 − 10 , c 16 = − 4.819 75 × 10 − 11 . {\displaystyle {\begin{aligned}c_{1}&=16.923,&c_{2}&=0.185\,212,&c_{3}&=5.379\,41,&c_{4}&=-0.100\,254,\\c_{5}&=9.416\,95\times 10^{-3},&c_{6}&=7.288\,98\times 10^{-3},&c_{7}&=3.453\,72\times 10^{-4},&c_{8}&=-8.149\,71\times 10^{-4},\\c_{9}&=1.021\,02\times 10^{-5},&c_{10}&=-3.8646\times 10^{-5},&c_{11}&=2.915\,83\times 10^{-5},&c_{12}&=1.427\,21\times 10^{-6},\\c_{13}&=1.974\,83\times 10^{-7},&c_{14}&=-2.184\,29\times 10^{-8},&c_{15}&=8.432\,96\times 10^{-10},&c_{16}&=-4.819\,75\times 10^{-11}.\end{aligned}}} For example, using this last formula, with temperature 90 °F (32 °C) and relative humidity (RH) of 85%,

1700-1429: Is within ±3 °F (1.7 °C) of the NWS master table for all humidities from 0 to 80% and all temperatures between 70 and 115 °F (21–46 °C) and all heat indices below 150 °F (66 °C) is: c 1 = 0.363 445 176 , c 2 = 0.988 622 465 , c 3 = 4.777 114 035 , c 4 = − 0.114 037 667 , c 5 = − 8.502 08 × 10 − 4 , c 6 = − 2.071 6198 × 10 − 2 , c 7 = 6.876 78 × 10 − 4 , c 8 = 2.749 54 × 10 − 4 , c 9 = 0. {\displaystyle {\begin{aligned}c_{1}&=0.363\,445\,176,&c_{2}&=0.988\,622\,465,&c_{3}&=4.777\,114\,035,\\c_{4}&=-0.114\,037\,667,&c_{5}&=-8.502\,08\times 10^{-4},&c_{6}&=-2.071\,6198\times 10^{-2},\\c_{7}&=6.876\,78\times 10^{-4},&c_{8}&=2.749\,54\times 10^{-4},&c_{9}&=0.\end{aligned}}} A further alternate

1768-473: The A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Bensalem Township would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ). The plant hardiness zone is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 1.9 °F (−16.7 °C). The spring bloom typically begins by April 7 and fall color usually peaks by November 5. Heat index The heat index ( HI )

1836-538: The A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Feasterville-Trevose would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ). The plant hardiness zone is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 1.2 °F (−17.1 °C). The average date of first spring leaf-out is March 25 and fall color usually peaks in late October and early November. Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Bensalem Township

1904-732: The Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia that follows Roosevelt Boulevard through Northeast Philadelphia. The Delaware River passes along the southeastern border of Bensalem Township and provides access for shipping. The Northeast Philadelphia Airport , located a couple miles away, provides general aviation services. The Philadelphia International Airport is 25 miles (40 km) away, offering flights to domestic and international destinations. Electricity and natural gas in Bensalem Township

1972-748: The National Register of Historic Places . Andalusia is also designated a National Historic Landmark . The U.S. subsidiary of Hoshino , which manufactures Tama Drums and Ibanez guitars , is located here. Bensalem is home to Neshaminy State Park . Also, in the center of Bensalem is the Bensalem Township Community Park, which features a skatepark, playground, basketball courts, a roller-hockey rink, and baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. As of 2018 there were 195.30 miles (314.30 km) of public roads in Bensalem Township, of which 4.80 miles (7.72 km) were maintained by

2040-714: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) , 45.89 miles (73.85 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 144.61 miles (232.73 km) were maintained by the township. Bensalem Township is readily accessible with Interstate 95 , Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276), U.S. Route 1 , U.S. Route 13 (Bristol Pike), Pennsylvania Route 63 (Woodhaven Road), Pennsylvania Route 132 (Street Road), and Pennsylvania Route 513 (Hulmeville Road) all passing through. The Bensalem (formerly Philadelphia) Interchange of

2108-583: The Poquessing Creek . At the September 1692 session of Bucks County Court, a jury of thirteen men was formed to define boundaries of divisions that had been created up to that time. The report submitted in December states that "All the lands between Neshamineh and Poquessin, and so to the upper side of Joseph Growden's land in one and to be called 'Salem.'" The first name of the township was Salem. The minutes of

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2176-624: The U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 21.0 square miles (54 km ), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km ) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ) (4.77%) is water. The Fall Line , which separates the Atlantic Coastal Plain region from the Piedmont region, passes through Bensalem, and is visible around the Neshaminy Mall area. The Neshaminy Creek forms the natural eastern boundary and Poquessing Creek forms

2244-441: The census of 2000, there were 58,434 people, 22,627 households, and 15,114 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,926.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,130.0/km ). There were 23,535 housing units at an average density of 1,178.8 per square mile (455.1/km ). There were 22,627 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had

2312-523: The census of 2000, there were 6,525 people, 2,578 households, and 1,776 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,909.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,895.5/km). There were 2,649 housing units at an average density of 1,993.8 per square mile (769.8/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.39% White , 2.13% African American , 0.05% Native American , 1.99% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.41% from other races , and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.28% of

2380-452: The dew point was 35 °C (95 °F) while the temperature was 42 °C (108 °F), resulting in a heat index of 81 °C (178 °F). On August 28, 2024, a weather station in southern Iran recorded a heat index of 82.2 °C (180.0 °F), which will be a new record if confirmed. The human body requires evaporative cooling to prevent overheating. Wet-bulb temperature and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature are used to determine

2448-693: The poverty line . Of the total population, 6.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Bensalem has a significant Jewish community, with the following institutions. In the last decade, numerous homicides have made national headlines. Long-time residents claim that the high crime rate is due to Parx Casino which brings in a plethora of non-residents, in addition to its shared border with Philadelphia . Neighborhoods of concern include Calico Corner (Nottingham), and "Top of The Ridge Trailer Park", which has seen its fair share of crimes and homicides. In 2022 Bensalem once again made national headlines; after

2516-565: The Board of Property of the Province on November 19, 1701, at Philadelphia noted the name of the area as Bensalem. The population of the area was first a few Dutch and Swedes , then later a larger influx of English, and then additional Dutch settled the area. Bensalem is the southernmost township in Bucks County and is bordered by the Northeast Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia to

2584-668: The Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 351, at U.S. Route 1) is in the Trevose section of the township. In addition, the eastbound Street Road interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 352), which is E-ZPass only, serves Bensalem. The eastern terminus of the ticket system along the turnpike is located at the Neshaminy Falls toll plaza, east of the Street Road interchange. The intersection of Knights and Street roads in Bensalem Township

2652-556: The Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 62,707, which made it the most populous municipality in Bucks County and the ninth-most populated municipality in Pennsylvania . The township, which was founded in 1692, is almost as old as Pennsylvania itself, which was founded in 1682. The origin of the name Bensalem likely comes from references made by settler Joseph Growden, who named his estate Manor of Bensalem in honor of William Penn and

2720-578: The Semitic term for peace, Salem . It was originally named Salem ; the first syllable Ben was added in 1701. Another theory notes the shared name with the utopian island in Francis Bacon 's New Atlantis , also named Bensalem. The area of Bensalem Township appeared on the Holme Map of 1682, though not yet with a name. On January 2, 1685, the boundary was fixed between Bensalem and Philadelphia County along

2788-407: The ability of a body to eliminate excess heat. A sustained wet-bulb temperature of about 35 °C (95 °F) can be fatal to healthy people; at this temperature our bodies switch from shedding heat to the environment, to gaining heat from it. Thus a wet bulb temperature of 35 °C (95 °F) is the threshold beyond which the body is no longer able to adequately cool itself. The table below

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2856-448: The area is provided by Xfinity and Verizon . Bensalem Township is served by area codes 215, 267, and 445 . In 1987, the people of Bensalem voted to become a second-class township with a mayor-council form of government consisting of a five-member council and a mayor. The mayor is allowed to serve unlimited terms. The first mayor of Bensalem was Ed Burns, who was elected on 1989 and served in office from 1990 to 1994. The current mayor

2924-757: The country competed for Championships at the Division I, II and, III levels. Cal Poly Pomona , Binghamton University , and St. Charles Community College of Missouri won the Championships in their respective divisions. Additionally, the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA) Regional Championships were contested in Feasterville from 2003 through 2007. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Feasterville-Trevose has

2992-467: The heat index at higher temperatures. For example, at approximately 27 °C (81 °F), the heat index will agree with the actual temperature if the relative humidity is 45%, but at 43 °C (109 °F), any relative-humidity reading above 18% will make the heat index higher than 43 °C . It has been suggested that the equation described is valid only if the temperature is 27 °C (81 °F) or more. The relative humidity threshold, below which

3060-420: The heat index uses a dew point base of 14 °C (57 °F). Further, the heat index uses heat balance equations which account for many variables other than vapor pressure, which is used exclusively in the humidex calculation. A joint committee formed by the United States and Canada to resolve differences has since been disbanded. The heat index of a given combination of ( dry-bulb ) temperature and humidity

3128-1310: The heat index when the temperature is given in degrees Celsius, where c 1 = − 8.784 694 755 56 , c 2 = 1.611 394 11 , c 3 = 2.338 548 838 89 , c 4 = − 0.146 116 05 , c 5 = − 0.012 308 094 , c 6 = − 0.016 424 827 7778 , c 7 = 2.211 732 × 10 − 3 , c 8 = 7.2546 × 10 − 4 , c 9 = − 3.582 × 10 − 6 . {\textstyle {\begin{aligned}c_{1}&=-8.784\,694\,755\,56,&c_{2}&=1.611\,394\,11,&c_{3}&=2.338\,548\,838\,89,\\c_{4}&=-0.146\,116\,05,&c_{5}&=-0.012\,308\,094,&c_{6}&=-0.016\,424\,827\,7778,\\c_{7}&=2.211\,732\times 10^{-3},&c_{8}&=7.2546\times 10^{-4},&c_{9}&=-3.582\times 10^{-6}.\end{aligned}}} An alternative set of constants for this equation that

3196-523: The heat index, other measures of apparent temperature include the Canadian humidex , the wet-bulb globe temperature , "relative outdoor temperature", and the proprietary " RealFeel ". The heat index was developed in 1979 by Robert G. Steadman . Like the wind chill index, the heat index contains assumptions about the human body mass and height, clothing, amount of physical activity, individual heat tolerance, sunlight and ultraviolet radiation exposure, and

3264-434: The highest air temperature was 102.9 °F (39.4 °C) on July 22, 2011, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 76.2 °F (24.6 °C) on August 13, 1999. The average wettest month is July which correlates with the peak in thunderstorm activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.73 inches (171 mm) on August 27, 2011. During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature

3332-442: The highest air temperature was 103.0 °F (39.4 °C) on July 22, 2011, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 76.2 °F (24.6 °C) on August 13, 1999. The average wettest month is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.70 inches (170 mm) on August 27, 2011. During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature

3400-554: The mansion, to prove that lightning was the same as static electricity. (The broader consensus is that Benjamin Franklin flew his kite closer to his home in Philadelphia.) Bensalem is home to the Philadelphia Gun Club, which hosts one of the few trap pigeon shoots in the United States. Live birds are released from boxes called traps and then shot by club members. Many birds are not killed outright and are collected to be killed by hand. Andalusia and Belmont are listed on

3468-449: The natural western boundary of the township. Natural features include Barnsleys Ford, Mill Creek, Neshaminy Creek, Neshaminy Falls, Partridge Point, Poquessing Creek, and White Sheet Bay. As of the 2010 census, the township was 72.1% Non-Hispanic White, 7.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 10.2% Asian, and 2.6% of the population were of two or more races. 8.4% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of

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3536-523: The original tables by Steadman. Anderson et al. (2013), NWS (2011), Jonson and Long (2004), and Schoen (2005) have lesser residuals in this order. The former two are a set of polynomials, but the third one is by a single formula with exponential functions. The formula below approximates the heat index in degrees Fahrenheit, to within ±1.3 °F (0.7 °C). It is the result of a multivariate fit (temperature equal to or greater than 80 °F (27 °C) and relative humidity equal to or greater than 40%) to

3604-455: The population. There is a significant Eastern European population, most notably of Russians , Ukrainians , and Polish peoples. There were 2,578 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who

3672-466: The result would be: 114.9 °F (46.1 °C). The heat index does not work well with extreme conditions, like supersaturation of air, when the air is more than 100% saturated with water. David Romps, a physicist and climate scientist at the University of California, Berkeley and his graduate student Yi-Chuan Lu, found that the heat index was underestimating the severity of intense heat waves, such as

3740-484: The sea-level psychrometric chart , and in Steadman's table at 40% RH the apparent temperature is equal to the true temperature between 26–31 °C (79–88 °F). At standard atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa), this baseline also corresponds to a dew point of 14 °C (57 °F) and a mixing ratio of 0.01 (10 g of water vapor per kilogram of dry air). A given value of relative humidity causes larger increases in

3808-585: The shade, but it does not take into account heating from direct sunlight, physical activity or cooling from wind. The human body normally cools itself by evaporation of sweat . High relative humidity reduces evaporation and cooling, increasing discomfort and potential heat stress . Different individuals perceive heat differently due to body shape, metabolism, level of hydration, pregnancy , or other physical conditions. Measurement of perceived temperature has been based on reports of how hot subjects feel under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity. Besides

3876-489: The southern part of the township. The Cornwells Heights station is also served by Amtrak 's Keystone Service and Northeast Regional services along the Northeast Corridor and has a park-and-ride with access from Interstate 95 and Pennsylvania Route 63. CSX Transportation 's Trenton Subdivision freight railroad line runs through the northern portion of the township. Multiple SEPTA bus routes pass through

3944-480: The township, serving points of interest within the township and providing connections to Philadelphia and other suburbs. Bus routes serving Bensalem Township include SEPTA City Bus Routes 1 , 14 , 20 , 50 , 58 , and 78 and SEPTA Suburban Bus Routes 128 , 129 , 130 , 133 , and 150 . SEPTA also operates the Boulevard Direct , a limited-stop bus route between the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem Township and

4012-499: The township. Founded in 1969, Roman Catholic Saint Ephrem School serving Grades Pre-K to 8 has students from Bensalem and the surrounding area. Established 1920, and located in the Cornwells Heights section of Bensalem, St. Charles Borromeo School is a Catholic, MSA Accredited, modernized Elementary School serving Grades Pre-K to 8. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced in 2011 that Our Lady of Fatima School

4080-620: The west and south, Croydon and the rest of Bristol Township to the east and northeast, the borough of Hulmeville and Middletown Township to the north, and Feasterville , Trevose , and Oakford in Lower Southampton Township to the northwest. Across the Delaware River in Burlington County , New Jersey to the southeast, there are the city of Beverly , Delanco Township , and Edgewater Park Township . According to

4148-407: The wind speed. Significant deviations from these will result in heat index values which do not accurately reflect the perceived temperature. In Canada , the similar humidex (a Canadian innovation introduced in 1965) is used in place of the heat index. While both the humidex and the heat index are calculated using dew point, the humidex uses a dew point of 7 °C (45 °F) as a base, whereas

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4216-401: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 96.9 men. The median income for a household in the township was $ 49,737, and the median income for a family was $ 58,771. Men had a median income of $ 39,914 versus $ 30,926 for women. The per capita income for the township was $ 22,517. 7.4% of the population and 6.0% of families were below

4284-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06. In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. The median income for

4352-550: Was changed to Philadelphia Park in 1984. The track became notable as the original home of 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes champion Smarty Jones , who placed second in the Belmont Stakes , narrowly missing the Triple Crown . In 2006, a slots parlor casino opened at Philadelphia Park and the facility was renamed to Philadelphia Park Racetrack and Casino. A permanent standalone casino structure opened in December 2009 and

4420-532: Was closing as the number of students had declined. Rita's Franchise Company, LLC has its headquarters in the Trevose section of the township, as well as its first location in the Andalusia section. [3] Philly Pretzel Factory has its headquarters in Bensalem. [4] Fortune 1000 company Healthcare Services Group has its headquarters in Bensalem and is ranked #985 on the 2019 list. [5] Former Fortune 1000 company Charming Shoppes had its headquarters in Bensalem, and

4488-895: Was ranked #927 on the 2012 list. The US Headquarters for Ibanez Guitars and Tama Drums is located in Bensalem Township. Suez Water Technologies & Solutions is a water treatment company based in the Trevose section of Bensalem Township. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Bensalem Township has a Humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Bensalem Township, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 108 °F (42 °C). Since 1981,

4556-522: Was ranked by Time magazine as the most dangerous intersection in the United States from 2003 until 2012. Two SEPTA Regional Rail lines serve Bensalem Township, providing service to Center City Philadelphia . The West Trenton Line stops at the Trevose and Neshaminy Falls stations in the northern part of the township. The Trenton Line stops at the Cornwells Heights and Eddington stations in

4624-618: Was renamed Parx Casino. The facility boasts 260,000 square feet (24,000 m ) including gaming, dining, entertainment, and banquet space. Parx Casino contains the Xcite Center , which hosts concerts, entertainment performances, comedy acts, and boxing and MMA matches. Penn Community Bank Amphitheater is located in Bensalem, and is a popular venue for concerts. Bensalem is also home to the Mongkoltepmunee Buddhist Temple, or Wat Mongkoltepmunee, on Knights Road. This shrine

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