Lake Township, PA
Living in Lake Township
Bikeability11
Walkability39
Commute32
Public Transit12
Affordability56
Public Safety91
Airports5
Hospitals47
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.4kPopulation+304 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$642Median Monthly Rent+$208 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke13%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas19%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Lake Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 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 Lake Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Township, PA
Building Blocks Learning Center
6 miles, E
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
Im Big Now Learning Center
9 miles, E
Rock Solid Academy
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Township, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
12 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
13 miles, SE
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
16 miles, E
Tyler Memorial Hospital
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lake Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
19 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
59 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
70 miles, NW