Lower Swatara Township, PA
Living in Lower Swatara Township
Bikeability25
Walkability28
Commute85
Public Transit24
Affordability64
Public Safety79
Airports53
Hospitals68
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation+626 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated
68%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income-$8 (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office28%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$6.2k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$785Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas10%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Swatara Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38
Property Crime in Lower Swatara Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Swatara Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding69
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Swatara Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Swatara Township, PA
Seven Sorrows Bum School
2 miles, SE
The Samuel School
3 miles, NW
St Catherine Laboure School
4 miles, NW
The Circle School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Swatara Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Swatara Township, PA
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
7 miles, NW
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
9 miles, NW
Holy Spirit Hospital
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lower Swatara Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
2 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
75 miles, NE