Luzerne County, PA

Living in Luzerne County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 37
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 84
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Schools 50
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Residents

318k Population -1.5k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$127k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$604 Median Monthly Rent +$153 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke3%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Luzerne County

United States45
Pennsylvania34

Property Crime in Luzerne County

United States48
Pennsylvania30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 13
Feb 27 3 9
Mar 35 3 8
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 5 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Luzerne County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Luzerne County, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Luzerne County, PA

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St Jude School
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Luzerne County, PA

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Wilkes University
7 miles, NE
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King's College
7 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Luzerne County, PA

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Airports

Airports near Luzerne County, PA

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