Overview

Introduction to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna county, is 6 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 95 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area.

Clarks Summit History

William Clark, a veteran of the Revolutionary War's Battle of Bunker Hill and the first settler to arrive, was granted 800 acres by the Congress. However, because of a dispute between Connecticut and Pennsylvania over control of the land, Clark ultimately had to pay for the entire property. He moved into a log cabin with his family in March, 1799. The community, which was named "Clarks Summit" in his honor, was officially incorporated on the 30th of August, 1911. The town has been home to many famous personalities like Lauren Weisberger, author of "The Devil Wears Prada;" Adam Rippon, figure skater; and Amber Jacobs, WNBA basketball player.

Clarks Summit and Nearby Attractions

  • Everhart Museum
  • Scranton Iron Furnaces
  • Frances Slocum State Park
  • Leonard Buck Garden
  • Ross Park Zoo
  • Lahey Family Fun Park

Things To Do In Clarks Summit

Scranton Iron Furnaces, which houses the industrial remains of Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company's stone blast furnaces, is a place of historic interest near Clarks Summit. These furnaces were originally built in the mid-19th century. At the Everhart Museum, visitors can view exhibits reflecting the natural history, paleontology, and art of the region. The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum showcases artifacts related to the mines, factories, and mills of Pennsylvania. The 5,440-acre Tobyhanna State Park offers amenities for camping, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and picnicking. Among other popular destinations in the region are the Ross Park Zoo, Carousel Water & Fun Park, Leonard Buck Garden, and Knoebels Amusement Park.

Clarks Summit Transportation

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport.

Clarks Summit Higher Education

Clarks Summit is home to the Baptist Bible College and Seminary. Other colleges nearby include the Lackawanna College, Marywood University, and Johnson College.

Demographics

People

Total Population4,915
Male Share of the Population47.8%
Female Share of the Population52.2%
Senior Citizens24.1%
Employed Population 16+2,394
Age of the Population47

Families

% of people married53.7%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher30.1%
Median Earnings25+$41,346
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$36,083

Wealth

Median Family Income$87,006
% Above Poverty Level93.2%
% Below Poverty Level6.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time18 minutes
% Working from Home6.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.4%
% Using Public Transportation%

Housing

People Living Alone37.6%
Median Gross Rent$970
Median House Value$199,300

Ancestry

Italian24.6%
Irish19%
Polish12.6%
English9.7%
Welsh8.9%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)7.8%
Lithuanian4.5%
Slovak2.4%
French Except Basque2.3%
Hungarian1.7%
German1.5%
Austrian1.4%
Scottish1.3%
Ukrainian1.3%
Slovene0.8%
Canadian0.7%
Russian0.6%
Greek0.5%
Swedish0.4%
Dutch0.3%
Arab0.2%
Lebanese0.2%
Croatian0.2%
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Clarks Summit Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyLackawanna County
Standard Zip Codes18411
Phone Area Codes570
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude41.48
Approximate Longitude-75.7

Clarks Summit Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationWILKES BRE SCTN AP AVOCA
Distance10.8 miles
Jan Temp19 to 34 F
Apr Temp38 to 59 F
Jul Temp62 to 83 F
Oct Temp42 to 61 F
Annual Precip37.5 inches
StationFRANCIS E WALTER DAM
Distance25.8 miles
Jan Temp10 to 31 F
Apr Temp30 to 56 F
Jul Temp54 to 79 F
Oct Temp33 to 59 F
Annual Precip46.2 inches
StationDEPOSIT
Distance42.4 miles
Jan Temp13 to 32 F
Apr Temp33 to 58 F
Jul Temp57 to 81 F
Oct Temp38 to 61 F
Annual Precip43.4 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Blakely6,316$71,139
Clarks Green1,532$106,544
Dalton1,292$85,625
Olyphant5,090$65,701
Throop3,967$57,743

Clarks Summit Public Libraries

Abington Community Library
1200 WEST GROVE STREET
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
(570) 587-3440

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Clarks Summit Hospitals

Clarks Summit State Hospital
(Government - State)
1451 Hillside Drive
(570) 586-2011

Clarks Summit Public Schools

Abington Heights Hs
222 Noble Road
ZIP: 18411
(570) 585-5300
High
Total Enrollment 1034
Abington Heights Ms
1555 Newton Ransom Blvd
ZIP: 18411
(570) 585-4300
Middle
Total Enrollment 1039
Clarks Summit El Sch
401 W Grove St
ZIP: 18411
(570) 585-7300
Primary
Total Enrollment 373
Newton-ransom Sch
1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard
ZIP: 18411
(570) 585-8300
Primary
Total Enrollment 277
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