Butler Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,694 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,706 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$660 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,197 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 24
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 4 8 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 5 0 61
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 1 40
Dec 4 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 27, PA State House District 117, PA
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Schools

Drums El/MS
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Mmi Preparatory School
4 miles, SE • 5 star
Freeland El/MS
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Hazleton Area Career Center
5 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Luzerne County Community College
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
6 miles, S • 2.3 star
Berwick Hospital Center
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S • 4.1 star
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Harrisburg International Airport
72 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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