Jefferson Township, PA
Living in Jefferson Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
10
Commute
43
Public Transit
3
Affordability
55
Public Safety
89
Airports
13
Hospitals
34
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.7k
Population
-30 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$8.3k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$204k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$822
Median Monthly Rent
+$360 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K17%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas23%
Utility gas6%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Jefferson Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson Township, PA
La Salle Academy
4 miles, NW
La Salle Academy
4 miles, NW
St Gregorys Academy
5 miles, SW
New Story
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson Township, PA
Moses Taylor Hospital
9 miles, W
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
9 miles, SW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
9 miles, W
Clarks Summit State Hospital
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Jefferson Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
14 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
55 miles, S
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
58 miles, NW
New York Stewart International Airport
72 miles, E