Meshoppen Township, PA

Living in Meshoppen Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 72
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Schools 64
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Residents

838 Population -93 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +13 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate61%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$71k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$528 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke3%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas17%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Meshoppen Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Wyoming County6

Property Crime in Meshoppen Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Wyoming County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 13
Feb 25 2 10
Mar 33 3 9
Apr 45 4 2
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 3 3
Dec 28 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meshoppen Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Meshoppen Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Meshoppen Township, PA

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Eihab School
14 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Meshoppen Township, PA

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Keystone College
15 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Meshoppen Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Meshoppen Township, PA

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