Lykens Township, PA
Living in Lykens Township
Bikeability
39
Walkability
39
Commute
39
Public Transit
27
Affordability
45
Public Safety
87
Airports
29
Hospitals
65
Colleges
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
+594 (2010–19)
29 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate38%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector67%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office17%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$173k
Median Home Value
+$54k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$594
Median Monthly Rent
+$86 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke19%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lykens Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38
Property Crime in Lykens Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lykens Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding80
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lykens Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lykens Township, PA
Windy Knoll School
1 miles, NE
Specktown School
2 miles, SW
South Mountain View School
2 miles, SE
Rolling Acres School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lykens Township, PA
Susquehanna University
14 miles, NW
Lebanon Valley College
23 miles, SE
Bucknell University
24 miles, N
Central Penn College
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lykens Township, PA
Sunbury Community Hospital
17 miles, N
Danville State Hospital
24 miles, N
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
25 miles, S
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lykens Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
30 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
68 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
72 miles, NE
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
82 miles, SW