Banks Township, PA

Living in Banks Township

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 1
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 98
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Schools 34
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Residents

1.5k Population +244 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate56%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income -$2.1k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value -$7.7k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$623 Median Monthly Rent +$69 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached45%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke9%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas2%
Utility gas2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Banks Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in Banks Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 12
Feb 29 3 10
Mar 38 4 7
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 31 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banks Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Banks Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Banks Township, PA

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Holy Family Academy
4 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Banks Township, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Banks Township, PA

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Blue Mountain Hospital
12 miles, SE
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Palmerton Hospital
18 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Banks Township, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
73 miles, SE