Elk Township, PA
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability4
Walkability7
Commute25
Public Transit7
Affordability22
Public Safety95
Airports72
Hospitals38
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+78 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office17%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$332kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$720Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas37%
Solar energy<1%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Chester County11
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Chester County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding81
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, PA
Lincoln University
5 miles, N
University of Delaware
9 miles, SE
Goldey-Beacom College
11 miles, E
Strayer University-Delaware
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, PA
Jennersville Hospital
6 miles, N
Union Hospital of Cecil County
10 miles, SE
Christiana Hospital
13 miles, E
Rockford Center
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
36 miles, E
Harrisburg International Airport
55 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
68 miles, N