Silkworth, PA
Living in Silkworth
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute52
Public Transit1
Affordability80
Public Safety92
Airports8
Hospitals45
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
865Population+50 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+30% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone19%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+24% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector50%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance<1%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office13%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$195kMedian Home Value+$83k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke6%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas28%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silkworth
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Silkworth
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silkworth
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silkworth, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silkworth, PA
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Rock Solid Academy
7 miles, E
Building Blocks Learning Center
7 miles, NE
Im Big Now Learning Center
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Silkworth, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silkworth, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
10 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
11 miles, E
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
14 miles, E
Berwick Hospital Center
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Silkworth, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
19 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
54 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
74 miles, NW