Black Creek Township, PA
Living in Black Creek Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
4
Commute
34
Public Transit
2
Affordability
75
Public Safety
92
Airports
17
Hospitals
39
Colleges
94
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
-198 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate50%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office34%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$146k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$586
Median Monthly Rent
+$209 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas5%
Utility gas6%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Black Creek Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Black Creek Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Creek Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Black Creek Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Creek Township, PA
Anne McLaughlin's Child Care
4 miles, NE
New Story School
7 miles, NW
Holy Family Consolidated School
7 miles, NW
Immanuel Christian School
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Black Creek Township, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
15 miles, W
Wilkes University
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Creek Township, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
8 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
10 miles, E
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
15 miles, W
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Black Creek Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
34 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
44 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
62 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
86 miles, SE