Rutherford, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,982 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,306 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$970 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
4
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
3
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 29
Feb 2 8 32
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Rutherford El Sch
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Chambers Hill El Sch
1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Dauphin County Technical School
2 miles, N · 4.1star
Central Dauphin East MS
2 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Milton S Hershey Medical Center
5 miles, SE · 4.1star
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
6 miles, W · 4.1star
Holy Spirit Hospital
8 miles, W · 4.1star
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