Shippensburg, PA

Living in Shippensburg

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 78
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 76
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Schools 68
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Residents

5.7k Population +137 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
47% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation2%
Walked8%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$619 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas37%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shippensburg

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Cumberland County6

Property Crime in Shippensburg

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Cumberland County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 8
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 3 4
Apr 50 4 0
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 33 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shippensburg

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shippensburg, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shippensburg, PA

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Middle Run School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Shippensburg, PA

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Wilson College
10 miles, SW
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Dickinson College
20 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Shippensburg, PA

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Chambersburg Hospital
10 miles, SW
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Waynesboro Hospital
21 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Shippensburg, PA