Jenkins Township, PA
Living in Jenkins Township
Bikeability5
Walkability21
Commute73
Public Transit6
Affordability55
Public Safety87
Airports7
Hospitals41
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation+72 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$3.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$743Median Monthly Rent+$224 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas11%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jenkins Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Jenkins Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jenkins Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jenkins Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jenkins Township, PA
Holy Rosary Elementary School
5 miles, N
New Story School
6 miles, W
Triboro Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Wilkes-Barre Academy
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Jenkins Township, PA
King's College
7 miles, W
Wilkes University
8 miles, W
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
9 miles, NE
University of Scranton
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jenkins Township, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
7 miles, W
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
8 miles, W
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
10 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jenkins Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
85 miles, NW