Tunkhannock, PA

Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, in Wyoming county, is 17 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 107 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,911 people in Tunkhannock.

The People and Families of Tunkhannock

In Tunkhannock, about 48% of adults are married. In Tunkhannock, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tunkhannock had a median family income of $54,063. Tunkhannock has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,140) in Tunkhannock. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Tunkhannock Housing

Approximately 56% of housing in Tunkhannock is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Tunkhannock.

Commuting

In Tunkhannock, 92% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town. The commute to work is less of a chore in Tunkhannock than other towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Tunkhannock, PA

Comparing Tunkhannock 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Tunkhannock Almanac

Tunkhannock Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tunkhannock Public Libraries

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Tunkhannock Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tunkhannock 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, Tunkhannock, 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

Tunkhannock Hospitals

TYLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
880SR 6W
(570) 836-2161
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Tunkhannock

Tunkhannock High Schools (2004)

TUNKHANNOCK HS
570-836-8223
Serves 1,027 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Tunkhannock Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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