Tamaqua Area School District, PA
Living in Tamaqua Area SD
Bikeability21
Walkability47
Commute33
Public Transit19
Affordability84
Public Safety87
Airports34
Hospitals61
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-406 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$7.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$562Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached25%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke15%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene51%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tamaqua Area SD
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in Tamaqua Area SD
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
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 | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tamaqua Area SD
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tamaqua Area School District, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tamaqua Area School District, PA
St Jerome Regional School
4 miles, W
New England Valley Mennonite
4 miles, W
Marian Catholic High School
6 miles, NW
Kempton New Church School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Tamaqua Area School District, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
20 miles, S
Cedar Crest College
25 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tamaqua Area School District, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
3 miles, N
Blue Mountain Hospital
10 miles, E
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
12 miles, N
Palmerton Hospital
15 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Tamaqua Area School District, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
26 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
39 miles, N
Harrisburg International Airport
61 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
67 miles, SE