Shirley Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,398 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,232 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$491 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Huntingdon County
1
Huntingdon 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

Huntingdon County
1
Huntingdon Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 28
Feb 2 11 30
Mar 2 6 38
Apr 2 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 2 42
Dec 2 7 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, PA State Senate District 30, PA State House District 81, PA
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Schools

Shirley Twp El Sch
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Mount Union Area JHS
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Mount Union Area SHS
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Juniata College
14 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Penn Highlands Huntindon
14 miles, N • 4.1 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
24 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Nason Medical Center, Llc
29 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
83 miles, W • 1 star
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