Porter Township, PA
Living in Porter Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute33
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety96
Airports31
Hospitals67
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+196 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age
10%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate54%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office14%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$442Median Monthly Rent+$10 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke24%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas3%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Porter Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in Porter Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Porter Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding76
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Porter Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Porter Township, PA
Scenic View School
9 miles, W
South Mountain View School
9 miles, W
Windy Knoll School
10 miles, W
Specktown School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Porter Township, PA
Lebanon Valley College
19 miles, S
Susquehanna University
23 miles, NW
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Porter Township, PA
Sunbury Community Hospital
22 miles, NW
Philhaven Hospital
24 miles, S
Danville State Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Porter Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
32 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
65 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
84 miles, SE