Shickshinny, PA
Living in Shickshinny
Bikeability14
Walkability48
Commute35
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports8
Hospitals39
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
614Population-254 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K<1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office29%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$3k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$480Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke11%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas3%
Utility gas16%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shickshinny
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Shickshinny
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shickshinny
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shickshinny, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shickshinny, PA
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
6 miles, N
New Story School
8 miles, SW
Holy Family Consolidated School
8 miles, SW
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Shickshinny, PA
Wilkes University
15 miles, NE
King's College
16 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shickshinny, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
7 miles, SW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
16 miles, NE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
16 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Shickshinny, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
26 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
51 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
74 miles, SW