Rush Township, PA
Living in Rush Township
Bikeability18
Walkability34
Commute35
Public Transit27
Affordability69
Public Safety95
Airports33
Hospitals56
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation-162 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office20%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$8.7k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$627Median Monthly Rent+$380 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke14%
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas2%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rush Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in Rush Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rush Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rush Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rush Township, PA
Marian Catholic High School
3 miles, SW
St Jerome Regional School
4 miles, S
New England Valley Mennonite
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rush Township, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
25 miles, S
Wilkes University
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rush Township, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
7 miles, N
Blue Mountain Hospital
12 miles, E
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rush Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
30 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
36 miles, N
Harrisburg International Airport
62 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
72 miles, SE