Jim Thorpe, PA
Living in Jim Thorpe
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute24
Public Transit10
Affordability79
Public Safety80
Airports33
Hospitals57
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation-188 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$591Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier67%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas4%
Utility gas31%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jim Thorpe
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Jim Thorpe
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jim Thorpe
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jim Thorpe, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jim Thorpe, PA
St Joseph Regional Academy
3 miles, NE
Packer Ridge Academy
3 miles, E
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
4 miles, E
St John Neumann Regional School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Jim Thorpe, PA
Muhlenberg College
23 miles, SE
Cedar Crest College
23 miles, SE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
24 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jim Thorpe, PA
Blue Mountain Hospital
3 miles, SE
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W
Palmerton Hospital
9 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Jim Thorpe, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
23 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
33 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
65 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
69 miles, SW