Palmerton Borough, PA
Living in Palmerton Borough
Bikeability
14
Walkability
38
Commute
30
Public Transit
19
Affordability
78
Public Safety
68
Airports
41
Hospitals
66
Colleges
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.3k
Population
-107 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$66k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$118k
Median Home Value
+$1.4k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$728
Median Monthly Rent
+$159 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached36%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas1%
Utility gas27%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmerton Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Palmerton Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
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 Palmerton Borough
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmerton Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmerton Borough, PA
St John Neumann Regional School
0 miles, E
St John Neumann Regional School
4 miles, S
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
6 miles, NW
Packer Ridge Academy
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmerton Borough, PA
Muhlenberg College
15 miles, S
Cedar Crest College
16 miles, S
Moravian College
17 miles, SE
Lehigh University
18 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmerton Borough, PA
Palmerton Hospital
0 miles, SE
Blue Mountain Hospital
6 miles, W
Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health
14 miles, S
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Palmerton Borough, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
14 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
37 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
56 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
67 miles, S