Dorrance Township, PA
Living in Dorrance Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute34
Public Transit1
Affordability62
Public Safety92
Airports10
Hospitals39
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+94 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office16%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$195kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median Monthly Rent+$51 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke11%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas23%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorrance Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Dorrance Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
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 Dorrance Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorrance Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorrance Township, PA
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
4 miles, NE
St Jude School
4 miles, E
Mmi Preparatory School
8 miles, SE
Anne McLaughlin's Child Care
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dorrance Township, PA
Wilkes University
11 miles, NE
King's College
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorrance Township, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
11 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
12 miles, NE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
12 miles, NE
Berwick Hospital Center
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dorrance Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
21 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
75 miles, SW