Bear Creek Township, PA
Living in Bear Creek Township
Bikeability2
Walkability2
Commute49
Public Transit4
Affordability53
Public Safety89
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+26 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent-$40 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke8%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Creek Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Bear Creek Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Creek Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Creek Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Creek Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
8 miles, W
Holy Redeemer HS
9 miles, W
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
9 miles, W
Little People Daycare School
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Creek Township, PA
King's College
9 miles, W
Wilkes University
9 miles, W
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
14 miles, N
University of Scranton
15 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Creek Township, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
8 miles, NW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
10 miles, NW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
14 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bear Creek Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
41 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, SE