Dennison Township, PA
Living in Dennison Township
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute26
Public Transit4
Affordability64
Public Safety92
Airports11
Hospitals37
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
888Population-337 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value-$1.2k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$865Median Monthly Rent+$213 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke10%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas19%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dennison Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Dennison Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| 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 | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dennison Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dennison Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dennison Township, PA
St Jude School
4 miles, NW
Mmi Preparatory School
7 miles, SW
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
7 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Dennison Township, PA
Wilkes University
10 miles, N
King's College
11 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dennison Township, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
11 miles, N
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
11 miles, N
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
12 miles, SW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
12 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dennison Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
18 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
37 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
78 miles, SE