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Effort, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,499 Population 495/sq mi density
$127,929 Median Income $47,916 per capita
$280,500 Home Value $304,591 Zillow
$2,043 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$127,929 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $2,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Effort (85)

Abbott Marshland
State Park
167 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
State Park
134 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking...
Weather: It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weathe...
Archbald Pothole State Park
State Park
147 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beltzville State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Benjamin Rush State Park
State Park
305 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Pocono State Park
State Park
1,316 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cranberry Lake State Park
State Park
184 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
4,860 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park
State Park
808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)
State Park
103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware River Access State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The ...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Fresh...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of ...
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, ref...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Evansburg State Park
State Park
3,292 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Farny State Park
State Park
825 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Washington State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frances Slocum State Park
State Park
163 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
French Creek State Park
State Park
7,283 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Glens Natural Area
State Park
5 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gouldsboro State Park
State Park
2,770 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hacklebarney State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamilton Marsh State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hawk Island State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Run State Park
State Park
14,296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Point State Park
State Park
2,034 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopatcong State Park
State Park
452 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Volu...
Weather: Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. ...
Hopewell Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO Worl...
Entrance: $1
Activities: Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Kittatinny Valley State Park
State Park
3,373 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kittatinny Valley State Park
State Park
84 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lackawanna State Park
State Park
1,421 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Musconetcong State Park
State Park
332 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Superior State Park
State Park
1,403 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lehigh Gorge State Park
State Park
81 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Locust Lake State Park
State Park
1,863 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of ...
Lusscroft Farm State Park
State Park
501 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Marsh Creek State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
McEvoy Tract
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First...
Weather: Weather in this part of New Jersey is typical of the mid-Atlantic region--a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters.
Nescopeck State Park
State Park
1,914 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Neshaminy State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nockamixon State Park
State Park
5,308 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Osmun Forest
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palisades Interstate Park
State Park
652 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palmyra Cove Nature Park
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paulinskill Valley Trail
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pequest River Grny
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pigeon Swamp State Park
State Park
761 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pimple Hills
State Park
20 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Princeton Battlefield State Park
State Park
81 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Promised Land State Park
State Park
2,904 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prompton State Park
State Park
268 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ralph Stover State Park
State Park
41 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rancocas State Park
State Park
1,475 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Raritan River Confluence State Park
State Park
633 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet
State Park
46 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ricketts Glenn State Park
State Park
12,949 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ridley Creek State Park
State Park
2,619 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rutgers Community Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Salt Springs State Park
State Park
394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site
State Park
3,210 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the summer and fall seasonal excursion trains, please note that th...
Stephens State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sussex Branch Trail
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Swartswood State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Tobyhanna State Park
State Park
178 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tuscarora State Park
State Park
1,658 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tyler State Park
State Park
1,676 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
unknown
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed riv...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, River Tubing, Wildlife Watc...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26°F to highs of 80°F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55°F to highs of 85°F with average rainfall of ...
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration,...
Weather: Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more d...
Voorhees State Park
State Park
68 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing
State Park
26 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing State Park
State Park
380 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Rock State Park
State Park
50 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence wa...
Entrance: $0
Weather: With over 680 miles of land and water trails and hundreds of historical sites, there is a wide variety in weather. Please check with your favorite weather website before traveling.