Banks Township, PA
Living in Banks Township
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute77
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports32
Hospitals53
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+244 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate56%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$2.1k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value-$7.7k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$623Median Monthly Rent+$69 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached45%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas2%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Banks Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Banks Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 12 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banks Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Banks Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Banks Township, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Banks Township, PA
Wilkes University
22 miles, N
King's College
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Banks Township, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
3 miles, NW
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
7 miles, S
Blue Mountain Hospital
12 miles, SE
Palmerton Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Banks Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
30 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
32 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
67 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
73 miles, SE