Swatara Township, PA
Living in Swatara Township
Bikeability10
Walkability36
Commute40
Public Transit11
Affordability69
Public Safety91
Airports34
Hospitals72
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation+298 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate46%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$995 (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$655Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swatara Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lebanon Metro Area23
Lebanon County23
Property Crime in Swatara Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lebanon Metro Area36
Lebanon County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swatara Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swatara Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swatara Township, PA
Blue Mt Christian School
2 miles, SW
New Covenant Christian School
5 miles, S
Lebanon Catholic School
7 miles, S
Stracks Dam School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Swatara Township, PA
Lebanon Valley College
7 miles, S
Elizabethtown College
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swatara Township, PA
Philhaven Hospital
11 miles, S
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Wernersville State Hospital
21 miles, E
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Swatara Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
22 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
74 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
76 miles, SE