Donaldson, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
379 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$594 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Schuylkill County
1
Pottsville Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Schuylkill County
1
Pottsville Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 3 6 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Schools

Pine Grove Area MS
5 miles, S 2.3 star
Pine Grove El Sch
5 miles, S 3.2 star
Pine Grove Area HS
6 miles, S 4.6 star
Tri-Valley JSHS
6 miles, NW 3.7 star

Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
12 miles, E 1 star
Schuylkill Technology Center
13 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sunbury Community Hospital
25 miles, NW 3.2 star
Geisinger Medical Center
25 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
36 miles, SW 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
51 miles, E 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
81 miles, SE 4.1 star