Rice Township, PA
Living in Rice Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute50
Public Transit1
Affordability53
Public Safety93
Airports10
Hospitals35
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.5kPopulation+372 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
41%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian10%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office27%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$204kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$989Median Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
91%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas12%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rice Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Rice Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rice Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rice Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rice Township, PA
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
2 miles, W
St Jude School
3 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
5 miles, N
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rice Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rice Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
7 miles, NE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
8 miles, N
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rice Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
16 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
80 miles, SW