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Misericordia University, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
967 Population 4,835/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Misericordia University, PA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
356/100K property
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
275 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Misericordia University a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Misericordia University reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population967
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density4,835/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband17.0%
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.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.