Blakely, PA

Living in Blakely

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 18
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 77
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Schools 45
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Residents

6.3k Population -401 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
60% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office30%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$639 Median Monthly Rent +$104 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas4%
Utility gas80%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blakely

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38

Property Crime in Blakely

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%

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 4 2
Dec 29 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blakely

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blakely, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blakely, PA

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La Salle Academy
2 miles, SE
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La Salle Academy
2 miles, SE
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New Story
3 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Blakely, PA

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Marywood University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blakely, PA

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Moses Taylor Hospital
6 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Blakely, PA

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