Packer Township, PA
Living in Packer Township
Bikeability4
Walkability1
Commute34
Public Transit10
Affordability59
Public Safety88
Airports32
Hospitals54
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+35 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate50%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value-$1.9k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$548Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke15%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene52%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Packer Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Packer Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Packer Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Packer Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Packer Township, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Packer Township, PA
Wilkes University
24 miles, N
King's College
24 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Packer Township, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
5 miles, NW
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
5 miles, S
Blue Mountain Hospital
10 miles, SE
Palmerton Hospital
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Packer Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
29 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
32 miles, N
Harrisburg International Airport
67 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
71 miles, SE