Branch Township, PA
Living in Branch Township
Bikeability7
Walkability15
Commute43
Public Transit11
Affordability63
Public Safety92
Airports35
Hospitals57
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+111 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate48%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$3.2k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$485Median Monthly Rent+$4 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke16%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Branch Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in Branch Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Branch Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Branch Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Branch Township, PA
St Nicholas School
2 miles, N
St Joseph Center for Special Learning
2 miles, E
Perception Early Learning Center
3 miles, E
Assumption Bvm School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Branch Township, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
25 miles, NW
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Branch Township, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Wernersville State Hospital
25 miles, S
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Branch Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
42 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
54 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
77 miles, SE