Lake Township, PA
Living in Lake Township
Bikeability
14
Walkability
13
Commute
43
Public Transit
27
Affordability
60
Public Safety
99
Airports
27
Hospitals
40
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
-35 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate55%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office10%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$164k
Median Home Value
-$20k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$829
Median Monthly Rent
+$231 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198935%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas26%
Utility gas2%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Wayne County2
Property Crime in Lake Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Wayne County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Township, PA
La Salle Academy
10 miles, W
La Salle Academy
10 miles, W
St Gregorys Academy
10 miles, SW
New Story
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Township, PA
Wayne Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
15 miles, W
Moses Taylor Hospital
15 miles, W
Regional Hospital of Scranton
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lake Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
20 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, S
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
60 miles, NW
New York Stewart International Airport
66 miles, E