Lower Towamensing Township, PA
Living in Lower Towamensing
Bikeability30
Walkability21
Commute9
Public Transit7
Affordability66
Public Safety84
Airports51
Hospitals65
Colleges99
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Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation-59 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
41 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K17%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office8%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$179kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$661Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Towamensing
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Lower Towamensing
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Towamensing
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Towamensing Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Towamensing Township, PA
St John Neumann Regional School
2 miles, SW
St John Neumann Regional School
5 miles, SW
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
8 miles, W
Packer Ridge Academy
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Towamensing Township, PA
Muhlenberg College
16 miles, S
Cedar Crest College
16 miles, S
Moravian College
16 miles, SE
Lehigh University
18 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Towamensing Township, PA
Palmerton Hospital
2 miles, SW
Blue Mountain Hospital
8 miles, W
Coordinated Health Orthopedic Hospital
15 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lower Towamensing Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
13 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
37 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
55 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
68 miles, S