Lykens Borough, PA
Living in Lykens Borough
Bikeability38
Walkability58
Commute25
Public Transit31
Affordability97
Public Safety58
Airports30
Hospitals61
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation-142 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$5.4k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-16% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office27%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$560Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lykens Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38
Property Crime in Lykens Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lykens Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding66
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lykens Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lykens Borough, PA
South Mountain View School
3 miles, N
Scenic View School
4 miles, N
Specktown School
4 miles, NW
Windy Knoll School
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lykens Borough, PA
Susquehanna University
19 miles, NW
Lebanon Valley College
19 miles, SE
Central Penn College
22 miles, SW
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
23 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lykens Borough, PA
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
21 miles, S
Sunbury Community Hospital
21 miles, N
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
22 miles, SW
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lykens Borough, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
26 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
66 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
74 miles, NE