Jackson Township, PA
Living in Jackson Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute68
Public Transit1
Affordability32
Public Safety93
Airports7
Hospitals41
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation+82 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
81%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years38%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black28%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$248kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$635Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas6%
Utility gas51%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Jackson Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson Township, PA
Rock Solid Academy
2 miles, E
Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center
3 miles, NE
Im Big Now Learning Center
3 miles, NE
Building Blocks Learning Center
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson Township, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
5 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
6 miles, E
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
9 miles, E
Clarks Summit State Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jackson Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
14 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
52 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
77 miles, NW