Lackawanna County, PA
Living in Lackawanna County
Bikeability
22
Walkability
42
Commute
75
Public Transit
26
Affordability
73
Public Safety
63
Airports
7
Hospitals
36
Colleges
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
211k
Population
-3.1k (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$9.1k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$152k
Median Home Value
+$15k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$639
Median Monthly Rent
+$153 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lackawanna County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Lackawanna County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lackawanna County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lackawanna County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lackawanna County, PA
New Story
0 miles, SE
Holy Cross High School
1 miles, SW
Holy Cross High School
1 miles, SW
The Children's Cornerstone
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lackawanna County, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lackawanna County, PA
Moses Taylor Hospital
3 miles, SW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
3 miles, SW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Clarks Summit State Hospital
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lackawanna County, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
9 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
55 miles, S
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
56 miles, N
New York Stewart International Airport
78 miles, E