Lykens Borough, PA

Living in Lykens Borough

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 58
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 85
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Schools 55
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Residents

1.8k Population -142 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income -$5.4k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -16% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office27%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value +$9k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median Monthly Rent +$95 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier55%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke5%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lykens Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Lykens Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 9
Feb 32 3 9
Mar 40 4 5
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 33 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lykens Borough

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding66
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lykens Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lykens Borough, PA

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Scenic View School
4 miles, N
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Specktown School
4 miles, NW
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Windy Knoll School
5 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lykens Borough, PA

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Susquehanna University
19 miles, NW
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Lebanon Valley College
19 miles, SE
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Central Penn College
22 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lykens Borough, PA

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Airports

Airports near Lykens Borough, PA

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