La Plume Township, PA
Living in La Plume Township
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute58
Public Transit5
Affordability52
Public Safety88
Airports5
Hospitals37
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
365Population-365 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated
62%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office34%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Walked1%
Worked at home24%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$25 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas33%
Utility gas21%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Plume Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in La Plume Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 32 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Plume Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Plume Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Plume Township, PA
Our Lady of Peace School
5 miles, SE
St Gregory's Early Childhood Center
5 miles, SE
Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
6 miles, SE
Summit Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near La Plume Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Plume Township, PA
Clarks Summit State Hospital
5 miles, S
Tyler Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
Regional Hospital of Scranton
12 miles, SE
Moses Taylor Hospital
12 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near La Plume Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
15 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
65 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
71 miles, NW