New Columbia, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
914 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$682 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
99.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
1
Lewisburg 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

Union County
1
Lewisburg Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 25
Feb 3 9 28
Mar 3 7 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 3%

Schools

White Deer El Sch
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
James F Baugher El Sch
3 miles, SE 2.8 star
Milton Area MS
3 miles, S 2.8 star
Milton HS
3 miles, SE 4.6 star

Colleges

Bucknell University
6 miles, SW 4.1 star

Hospitals

Evangelical Community Hospital
4 miles, SW 4.1 star
Upmc Susquehanna Muncy
13 miles, NE 4.1 star
Sunbury Community Hospital
13 miles, S 3.2 star
Geisinger Medical Center
15 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
59 miles, S 1.4 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
78 miles, N 1 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
80 miles, SE 1.4 star