Dauphin County, PA
Living in Dauphin County
Bikeability38
Walkability47
Commute72
Public Transit40
Affordability66
Public Safety63
Airports38
Hospitals66
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
276kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black18%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$793Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dauphin County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Dauphin County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dauphin County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dauphin County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dauphin County, PA
Harrisburg Christian School
4 miles, S
Armstrong Valley Christian School
6 miles, NW
East Shore Montessori School
6 miles, S
Goddard School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dauphin County, PA
Central Penn College
11 miles, SW
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
11 miles, SW
Lebanon Valley College
16 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dauphin County, PA
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
10 miles, SW
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
12 miles, S
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Hospital
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Dauphin County, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
15 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
73 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
85 miles, NE