Thompsontown, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
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
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
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
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
554 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$433 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Juniata County
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Juniata County
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 28
Feb 2 8 31
Mar 3 4 39
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, PA State Senate District 30, PA State House District 86, PA
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Schools

Thompsontown-Delaware El Sch
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Central Penn College
24 miles, S • 1.9 star
Susquehanna University
25 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
Holy Spirit Hospital
27 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
36 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
94 miles, E • 1.4 star
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