Plains Township, PA

Living in Plains Township

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 17
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 82
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Schools 34
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Residents

9.7k Population -362 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated
56% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value -$5.7k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$614 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke3%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Plains Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Plains Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 16
Feb 27 2 11
Mar 35 3 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plains Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Plains Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Plains Township, PA

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New Story School
3 miles, NW
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Wilkes-Barre Academy
3 miles, SW
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Graham Academy
4 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Plains Township, PA

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King's College
4 miles, W
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Wilkes University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Plains Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Plains Township, PA

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