Misericordia University, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
967
Population
4,835/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Misericordia University, PA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
How Misericordia University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Misericordia University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Misericordia University a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
27.9% of adults in Misericordia University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Misericordia University has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population967
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density4,835/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$9,478
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$288,746
Housing Units13
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
BBachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Misericordia University was founded in 1924.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.