Shickshinny, PA

Shickshinny, Pennsylvania

Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 30 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 97 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton area. There are 959 residents in Shickshinny.

The People and Families of Shickshinny

In Shickshinny, about 46% of adults are married. In Shickshinny, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Shickshinny.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shickshinny had a median family income of $36,333.

Political Inclinations

Shickshinny folks tended to give their money ($1,220) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Shickshinny Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Shickshinny that were owner-occupied was 61%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Shickshinny. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Shickshinny, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shickshinny strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Shickshinny, PA

Comparing Shickshinny to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Shickshinny Almanac

Shickshinny Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Shickshinny Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Shickshinny residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shickshinny, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shickshinny High Schools (2004)

NORTHWEST AREA HS
570-542-4126
Serves 648 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Shickshinny Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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