Brecknock Township, PA

Living in Brecknock Township

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 14
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 21
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 55
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Schools 44
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Residents

4.7k Population +102 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$90k Median Household Income +$1.8k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$283k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$758 Median Monthly Rent +$270 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas22%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brecknock Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Property Crime in Brecknock Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 7
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brecknock Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding82
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brecknock Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brecknock Township, PA

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Trostle Hill School
3 miles, W
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Silver Hill School
3 miles, SW
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Abraxas Academy
4 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Brecknock Township, PA

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Alvernia University
6 miles, N
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Albright College
10 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Brecknock Township, PA

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Reading Hospital
7 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Brecknock Township, PA

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