Palmerton Area School District, PA
Living in Palmerton Area SD
Bikeability11
Walkability18
Commute20
Public Transit8
Affordability66
Public Safety79
Airports52
Hospitals64
Colleges99
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Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-131 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$706Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmerton Area SD
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Palmerton Area SD
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmerton Area SD
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmerton Area School District, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmerton Area School District, PA
St John Neumann Regional School
4 miles, SW
St John Neumann Regional School
8 miles, S
Packer Ridge Academy
8 miles, W
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Palmerton Area School District, PA
Muhlenberg College
18 miles, S
Moravian College
18 miles, SE
Cedar Crest College
18 miles, S
Lehigh University
20 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmerton Area School District, PA
Palmerton Hospital
4 miles, SW
Blue Mountain Hospital
8 miles, W
Coordinated Health Orthopedic Hospital
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Palmerton Area School District, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
15 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
35 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
56 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
70 miles, S