Plymouth, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
5,761 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,348 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$728 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 9 27
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 7 28

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 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 20, PA State House District 119, PA
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Schools

Wyoming Valley West SHS
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
State El Ctr
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Wilkes University
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
King's College
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Luzerne County Community College
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
Berwick Hospital Center
19 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
49 miles, S • 1.4 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
80 miles, N • 1 star
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