Briar Creek, PA
Living in Briar Creek
Bikeability11
Walkability10
Commute65
Public Transit22
Affordability96
Public Safety91
Airports9
Hospitals58
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
845Population+309 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$2.2k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office13%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent-$7 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home45%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas4%
Utility gas6%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Briar Creek
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Briar Creek
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Bloomsburg Metro Area14
Columbia County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Briar Creek
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Briar Creek, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Briar Creek, PA
Holy Family Consolidated School
2 miles, E
New Story School
2 miles, E
St Columba Catholic School
9 miles, W
Anne McLaughlin's Child Care
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Briar Creek, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
9 miles, W
Wilkes University
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Briar Creek, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
3 miles, NE
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
9 miles, W
Danville State Hospital
18 miles, SW
Geisinger Medical Center
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Briar Creek, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
35 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
52 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
64 miles, SW