West Penn Township, PA
Living in West Penn Township
Bikeability15
Walkability50
Commute9
Public Transit18
Affordability66
Public Safety95
Airports35
Hospitals65
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.3kPopulation+3 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate43%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
40 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office25%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$187kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$598Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke12%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas16%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Penn Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in West Penn Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 11 |
| 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 | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Penn Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Penn Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Penn Township, PA
New England Valley Mennonite
7 miles, W
St Jerome Regional School
7 miles, NW
Kempton New Church School
8 miles, S
Blue Mountain Christian Day School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Penn Township, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
16 miles, S
Cedar Crest College
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Penn Township, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NW
Blue Mountain Hospital
10 miles, NE
Palmerton Hospital
14 miles, E
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near West Penn Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
23 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
42 miles, N
Harrisburg International Airport
60 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
64 miles, SE