Lehighton Area School District, PA
Living in Lehighton Area SD
Bikeability12
Walkability33
Commute26
Public Transit17
Affordability69
Public Safety74
Airports34
Hospitals63
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-425 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate48%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value-$8.6k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$625Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas6%
Utility gas13%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lehighton Area SD
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Lehighton Area SD
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 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 Lehighton Area SD
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lehighton Area School District, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lehighton Area School District, PA
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
2 miles, NE
Packer Ridge Academy
3 miles, N
St Joseph Regional Academy
4 miles, N
St John Neumann Regional School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lehighton Area School District, PA
Muhlenberg College
19 miles, SE
Cedar Crest College
19 miles, SE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lehighton Area School District, PA
Blue Mountain Hospital
1 miles, N
Palmerton Hospital
6 miles, E
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
10 miles, W
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lehighton Area School District, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
19 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
36 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
61 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
69 miles, SW