Fishing Creek Township, PA
Living in Fishing Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute43
Public Transit1
Affordability61
Public Safety95
Airports8
Hospitals60
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-134 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$670Median Monthly Rent+$199 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke6%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fishing Creek Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Fishing Creek Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Bloomsburg Metro Area14
Columbia County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fishing Creek Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fishing Creek Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fishing Creek Township, PA
Greenwood Friends School
6 miles, W
Holy Family Consolidated School
8 miles, SE
New Story School
8 miles, SE
St Columba Catholic School
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fishing Creek Township, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
10 miles, SW
Misericordia University
24 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fishing Creek Township, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
8 miles, SE
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
11 miles, SW
Geisinger Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Danville State Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fishing Creek Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
35 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
58 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
69 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
76 miles, N