New Columbus, PA
Living in New Columbus
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute32
Public Transit23
Affordability87
Public Safety93
Airports8
Hospitals47
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
182Population-43 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$788Median Monthly Rent+$177 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197945%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke16%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Columbus
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in New Columbus
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
Feb | 28 | 3 | 9 |
Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Dec | 29 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Columbus
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Columbus, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Columbus, PA
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
7 miles, NE
Holy Family Consolidated School
8 miles, S
New Story School
8 miles, S
Greenwood Friends School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near New Columbus, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
14 miles, SW
Misericordia University
20 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Columbus, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
8 miles, S
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
14 miles, SW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
22 miles, E
Geisinger Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near New Columbus, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
31 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
57 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
72 miles, S