Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Living in Beech Mountain Lakes
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute42
Public Transit1
Affordability47
Public Safety92
Airports11
Hospitals38
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation-146 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate25%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
46%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$264 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached94%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200945%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K55%
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas13%
Utility gas8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beech Mountain Lakes
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Beech Mountain Lakes
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beech Mountain Lakes
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Mmi Preparatory School
3 miles, SE
St Jude School
6 miles, N
Holy Family Academy
6 miles, S
Immanuel Christian School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Wilkes University
14 miles, N
King's College
15 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
7 miles, S
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
15 miles, N
Berwick Hospital Center
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
23 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
37 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
73 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
79 miles, SE