Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

Living in Jim Thorpe Borough

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 36
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 99
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Schools 54
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Residents

4.6k Population -188 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$591 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier67%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke5%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas4%
Utility gas31%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jim Thorpe Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in Jim Thorpe Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 11
Feb 29 3 10
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jim Thorpe Borough

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

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Muhlenberg College
23 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
23 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
9 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Jim Thorpe Borough, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
65 miles, SE
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