Slocum Township, PA
Living in Slocum Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute56
Public Transit1
Affordability76
Public Safety93
Airports8
Hospitals39
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+274 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office15%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$628Median Monthly Rent+$222 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke12%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas19%
Utility gas2%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Slocum Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Slocum Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 Slocum Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Slocum Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Slocum Township, PA
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
4 miles, E
St Jude School
7 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
9 miles, NE
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Slocum Township, PA
Wilkes University
10 miles, NE
King's College
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Slocum Township, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
11 miles, SW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
12 miles, NE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
12 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Slocum Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
21 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
76 miles, SW