Plains Township, PA
Living in Plains Township
Bikeability9
Walkability17
Commute97
Public Transit15
Affordability80
Public Safety79
Airports7
Hospitals41
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation-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
$57kMedian 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
$107kMedian Home Value-$5.7k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$614Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plains Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plains Township, PA
New Story School
3 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre Academy
3 miles, SW
Little People Daycare School
4 miles, W
Graham Academy
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Plains Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plains Township, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
1 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
3 miles, W
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
4 miles, W
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Plains Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
7 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
83 miles, NW