Briar Creek Township, PA
Living in Briar Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute49
Public Transit1
Affordability74
Public Safety94
Airports8
Hospitals54
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-12 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate49%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$630Median Monthly Rent+$205 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas14%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas10%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Briar Creek Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Briar Creek Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Bloomsburg Metro Area14
Columbia County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Briar Creek Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Briar Creek Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Briar Creek Township, PA
Holy Family Consolidated School
3 miles, SE
New Story School
3 miles, SE
Greenwood Friends School
11 miles, W
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Briar Creek Township, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
11 miles, SW
Wilkes University
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Briar Creek Township, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
3 miles, SE
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
11 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
19 miles, SE
Geisinger Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Briar Creek Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
33 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
53 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
67 miles, SW