Forkston Township, PA
Living in Forkston Township
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute32
Public Transit7
Affordability74
Public Safety97
Airports4
Hospitals47
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
359Population-106 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate50%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$700Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas25%
Utility gas2%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forkston Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Wyoming County6
Property Crime in Forkston Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Wyoming County5
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 | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forkston Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forkston Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forkston Township, PA
Endless Mountains Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Building Blocks Learning Center
13 miles, SE
Eihab School
14 miles, E
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Forkston Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forkston Township, PA
Tyler Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
19 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
21 miles, SE
Clarks Summit State Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Forkston Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
24 miles, E
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
61 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
67 miles, SE