Butler Township, PA
Living in Butler Township
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute50
Public Transit3
Affordability49
Public Safety90
Airports11
Hospitals38
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation+943 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$176kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$696Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas12%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Butler Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Butler Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Butler Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Butler Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Butler Township, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Butler Township, PA
Wilkes University
15 miles, N
King's College
15 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Butler Township, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
6 miles, S
Berwick Hospital Center
14 miles, W
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Butler Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
25 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
39 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
72 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, SE