Peters Township, PA
Living in Peters Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
4
Commute
51
Public Transit
2
Affordability
62
Public Safety
96
Airports
60
Hospitals
81
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.4k
Population
+15 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate62%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office28%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$152k
Median Home Value
-$8.2k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$774
Median Monthly Rent
+$334 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas5%
Utility gas6%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peters Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Chambersburg Metro Area8
Franklin County8
Property Crime in Peters Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Chambersburg Metro Area14
Franklin County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peters Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peters Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peters Township, PA
Mercersburg Academy
4 miles, S
Mountain View Christian School
7 miles, W
Emmanuel Christian School
7 miles, NE
Portico River Brethren School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Peters Township, PA
Wilson College
13 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown
16 miles, SE
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peters Township, PA
Fulton County Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Chambersburg Hospital
13 miles, E
Waynesboro Hospital
19 miles, SE
Brook Lane Health Services
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Peters Township, PA
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
14 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
63 miles, E
Washington Dulles International Airport
68 miles, S