Luzerne County, PA
Living in Luzerne County
Bikeability23
Walkability37
Commute68
Public Transit26
Affordability79
Public Safety77
Airports10
Hospitals40
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
318kPopulation-1.5k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Luzerne County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Luzerne County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Luzerne County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Luzerne County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Luzerne County, PA
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
2 miles, SE
St Jude School
5 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
6 miles, NE
Milford E Barnes Jr School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Luzerne County, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Luzerne County, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
8 miles, NE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
8 miles, NE
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
10 miles, NE
Berwick Hospital Center
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Luzerne County, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
17 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
79 miles, SW