Palmerton, PA

Living in Palmerton

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 38
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 99
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Schools 54
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Residents

5.3k Population -107 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$118k Median Home Value +$1.4k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$728 Median Monthly Rent +$159 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached36%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke4%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas1%
Utility gas27%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palmerton

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in Palmerton

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 11
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmerton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palmerton, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palmerton, PA

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Packer Ridge Academy
6 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Palmerton, PA

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Muhlenberg College
15 miles, S
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Cedar Crest College
16 miles, S
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Moravian College
17 miles, SE
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Lehigh University
18 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palmerton, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
0 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Palmerton, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
56 miles, SE
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