Porter Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,023 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,828 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.8% 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 8 29
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, PA State Senate District 29, PA State House District 107, PA
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Schools

Tri-Valley JSHS
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Hegins-Hubley El Sch
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Williams Valley El Sch
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Williams Valley JSHS
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
18 miles, E • 1 star
Schuylkill Technology Center
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sunbury Community Hospital
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
32 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, E • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
84 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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