Palmerton, PA

Pennsylvania · Carbon County · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro

Palmerton is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,624. Residents earn $71,471 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

5,624 Population 2,259/sq mi density

$71,471 Median Income $43,680 per capita

$161,500 Home Value $248,727 Zillow

$913 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

38 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$71,471 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$161,500 home value, $913/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

38 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $71,471

5% lower than US avg

Home Value $161,500

43% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 38/100K

90% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.2%

52% lower than US avg

Median Rent $913

21% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.8%

24% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.7%

38% lower than US avg

How Palmerton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,624

Median Age43.4 yrs

Density2,259/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans4.9%

Economy

Median Income$71,471

Per Capita$43,680

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty7.7%

County GDP$2,798M

Commute30 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$161,500

Rent$913

Ownership62.2%

Zillow$248,727

Housing Units2,580

Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

Violent38/100K

Property1,669/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault38/100K

Burglary187/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking25.8%

Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain51.9 in/yr

Sunny Days271/yr

Elevation540 ft (165 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.2%

High School+88.8%

Graduate+6.4%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%

Commute30 min

Broadband78.4%

EV Stations2

Libraries4

Is Palmerton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palmerton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Palmerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palmerton is $71,471, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Palmerton is $161,500, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Palmerton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,669 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Palmerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Palmerton has a population of 5,624 with a density of 2,259 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.3% female and 45.7% male. The city is predominantly White (96.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.7% of residents. 4.9% of the population are veterans. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 94.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,624

Total Population

2,259

People / sq mi

43.4yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%

Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Palmerton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.7%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.3%

68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Palmerton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palmerton is $71,471, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,680 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $860, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 4.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Palmerton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$71,471
	5% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$43,680
Avg Weekly Wage	$860
IRS Avg AGI	$62,587
Gini Index	0.427 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.7%
	38% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,305
County GDP	$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants	132
Healthcare	175
Retail	196
Manufacturing	47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,285
	80% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.5 min
Drive Alone	85.4%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Palmerton is $161,500, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,727, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.6% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,580 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1945. The average annual property tax is $6,285 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 23.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$161,500
	43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$248,727
Median List Price	$187,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$187,450
$/Sq Ft	$180
Homes Sold	4
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.6%
Price Drops	33.3%
Inventory	3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$913
	21% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$900
1 Bedroom	$996
2 Bedrooms	$1,225
3 Bedrooms	$1,570
4 Bedrooms	$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.2%
Owner-Occupied	62.2%
Renter-Occupied	37.8%
Housing Units	2,580
Median Year Built	1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,285
	80% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.89%

In Palmerton, 39.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.4% of residents, above the national average. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 25.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.8% report binge drinking. 31.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.0% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,973. The dentist ratio is 1:2,424. 64.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Palmerton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.8%
	24% above US avg
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart Disease	7.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.4%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	8.2%
Cancer	6.1%
Kidney Disease	3.6%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	25.8%
	84% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.8%
Physical Inactivity	31.4%
Mental Distress	17.0%
Physical Distress	17.0%
Short Sleep	39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.8%

Primary Care	1:2,973
Dentists	1:2,424
Mental Health	1:1,148
Checkup Rate	71.5%
Dental Visits	54.2%
Premature Death	10,784/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	64.9%
Healthcare Facilities	175

Palmerton has a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 37.5 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,669 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,444, burglary at 187, vehicle theft at 38 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Palmerton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Palmerton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	37.5/100K
	90% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	37.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,668.5/100K
	15% below US avg
Burglary	187.5/100K
Theft	1,443.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	37.5/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Palmerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 540 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	540 ft (165 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	2,259/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8041°N, 75.6171°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 27.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.0 / 100
Community Resilience	61.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	73 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	64 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	62 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	74 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	144 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	48 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	118 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	140 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	91 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	132 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	92 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	145 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	74 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	63 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	73 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	147 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	61 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	135 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	122 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	294 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	193 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	91 km	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	98 km	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	43 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	70 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	64 km	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	80 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	5 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	42 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	76 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 18, 1970	EF3	73 km	1
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	93 km	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	93 km	1
Nov 4, 1950	EF3	80 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	97 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	84 km	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	76 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	98 km	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	99 km	0
May 28, 2019	EF2	76 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	64 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	59 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	48 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	44 km
2012	HOPEWELL FIRE	812	67 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	47 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	6 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	36 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	53 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	47 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in
April	47°F (9°C)	3.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.5 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.9 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.4 in

Palmerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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Palmerton is located in Carbon County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67% of the vote, a 34.8-point margin. 78.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 175 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 85.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%

D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.2%
	52% below US avg
High School+	88.8%
Graduate Degree+	6.4%
School Test Score	5.51

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,259/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi
County	Carbon County County

Services

Broadband Access	78.4%
Avg Download Speed	134.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	175
Restaurants	132
Retail Stores	196

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.5 min
Drive Alone	85.4%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	4.9%

Average costs for common services in Palmerton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit	$342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit	$195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning	$127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling	$244 ($146–$390)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement	$195 ($98–$342)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair	$390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install	$6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair	$976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement	$8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense	$4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation	$488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation	$2,440 ($976–$4,880)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$244)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$127)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread	$3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb)	$0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming	$59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$195 ($98–$390)

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Top Industries in Carbon County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	3,501	186	$51,929	1.46
Retail Trade	2,058	177	$30,983	1.24
Accommodation & Food Services	1,903	148	$20,976	1.26
Arts & Entertainment	1,355	38	$19,390	4.83
Manufacturing	1,220	47	$60,306	0.89
Information & Technology	853	32	$63,844	2.73
Construction	504	133	$59,249	0.58
Other Services	492	116	$35,467	0.98
Educational Services	407	13	$38,966	1.18
Administrative & Waste Services	393	56	$48,891	0.40
Professional & Technical Services	332	94	$59,469	0.29
Finance & Insurance	253	39	$71,372	0.37
Transportation & Warehousing	246	28	$49,216	0.35
Real Estate	107	42	$44,304	0.41
Management of Companies	28	9	$54,565	0.10

Schools in Palmerton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Palmerton Area HS	High	482	40	12.1:1
S S Palmer El Sch	Elementary	403	35	11.5:1
Palmerton Area JHS	Middle	267	19	14.1:1
Parkside Education Center	Elementary	155	13	11.9:1

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Radio Stations near Palmerton

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
C.A.F.E. Tropical Cristiana	christian	MP3
NewsRadio 790 WAEB	news, talk	AAC
Cat Country 96	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
iHeartPodcast AM 1470	news, talk	AAC
830 WEEU	news, talk	MP3 128 kbps
WFNGR696.com	alternative rock, punk	MP3 128 kbps
WXL39 162.400 Weather Radio	local weather, noaa	MP3 16 kbps
95.1 ZZO	rock	AAC
97.9x WBSX-FM	rock	MP3 80 kbps

Campgrounds Near Palmerton

1 campgrounds found near Palmerton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA)	4.8/5	3	$90

National Parks Near Palmerton

91 national parks and monuments found near Palmerton.

Park	Type	Fee
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Appalachian National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Archbald Pothole State Park	State Park	Free
Auburn Heights	State Park	Free
Auburn Heights Preserve	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
First State National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Flint Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Frances Slocum State Park	State Park	Free
French Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Glens Natural Area	State Park	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
Hickory Run State Park	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lackawanna State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Superior State Park	State Park	Free
Lehigh Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Locust Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Marsh Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Memorial Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
Nescopeck State Park	State Park	Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nvf Site	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Oversee Property	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Prompton State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Run Acquisition	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Samuel S. Lewis State Park	State Park	Free
Steamtown National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehannock State Park	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Swatara State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Tuscarora State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River	Scenic & Recreational River	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Worlds End State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Palmerton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
DUBOIS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8143755834	$436,795,445
HALL GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6107583000	$436,795,445
RALPH L. WILSON GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6107583000	$436,795,445
SIEGEL GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6107585306	$436,795,445
STUDY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$436,795,445
ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		4846643467	$154,381,107
LEE AND VIRGINIA GRAVER ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4846643100	$154,381,107
PAYNE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$73,856,820
LACHAISE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8003601222	$38,724,989
MARCIA LYNN WALSH ALUMNAE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8003601222	$38,724,989
WILLIAM F. CURTIS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8003601222	$38,724,989
JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY	GENERAL MUSEUM		6108215500	$5,278,885
DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4846641002	$2,867,737
ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	31 NORTH 5TH STREET	6104324333	$2,451,284
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	5150 GAME PRESERVE ROAD	6107994171	$2,158,709
LCHS LEHIGH COUNTY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6104351074	$887,387
LEHIGH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6104351074	$887,387
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM		6106946644	$715,889
WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6107608889	$585,614
AMERICA ON WHEELS	HISTORY MUSEUM		6104324200	$513,806
MACK TRUCKS HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		6107093011	$167,190
OLD JAIL MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM			$136,612
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6106255202	$121,790
KEMERER MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		6108820450	$97,207
KEMERER MUSEUM-DECORATIVE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		6108686868	$97,207
EGYPT MEMORIAL PARK ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4548 MAIN STREET	6102629841	$93,746
SUN INN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4848210809	$88,662
ECKLEY MINERS VILLAGE ASSOCIATES	HISTORY MUSEUM		5706362070	$88,327
OLD ALLENTOWN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6107409919	$75,835
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		6107972121	$68,432
BURNSIDE PLANTATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6108820450	$66,147
LIBERTY BELL SHRINE OF ALLENTN	GENERAL MUSEUM		6104354232	$56,191
GOVERNOR WOLF HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6108379015	$52,967
WEISENBERG & LOWHILL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$44,933
PALMERTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6108246954	$37,733
MAUCH CHUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5703254439	$36,959
MORAVIAN MUSEUM OF BETHLEHEM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6108820450	$35,967
ALBANY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	404 OLD PHILLY PIKE	6107375094	$33,727
LEHIGH & KEYSTONE MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		6108687101	$33,055
LYNN-HEIDELBERG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$30,107
ALLENTOWN PRESERVATION LEAGUE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$11,802
TREXLER GAME PRESERVE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		6107994171	$8,450
POLK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 4	6106815376	$6,088
KOREA-VIETNAM MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6102852793	$4,909
ALBURTIS-LOCKRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$944
ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	PACKER HILL DRIVE	5703253229
BETHLEHEM STEELWORKERS MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CARBON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUC. CNTR	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	151 E WHITE BEAR DR	5706458597
CARBON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	54 BROADWAY	5703254439
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EASTERN AUTO RACING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6103982188
ELDRED TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GERTRUDE B. FOX ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	100 ILLICKS MILL RD	6104190218
HISTORIC CATASAUQUA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOOVEN MERCANTILE CO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5703252248
JAILHOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	128 W BROADWAY	5703255259
JIM THORPE AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM	259 W BROADWAY
KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KNAUSS HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4120 OREFIELD ROAD	6103951240
LEHIGH COUNTY HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6108218056
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6104400151
LEHIGHTON AREA TRAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LENNI LENAPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2825 FISH HATCHERY ROAD	6107972121
MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM		5703259190
NORTHAMPTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6102624748
SAYLOR PARK CEMENT INDUSTRY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	245 S 2ND ST	6104354664
SAYLOR PARK INDUSTRAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	245 N 2ND ST	6104354664
SEA WOLF MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6107977430
SOUTH BETHLEHEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6107588790
UPPER LEHIGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5020 ROUTE 873
USS EMMONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WHITEHALL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6107767166

Libraries in Palmerton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ALLENTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	1210 HAMILTON ST	346,984
BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY	11 WEST CHURCH ST	289,564
NORTHAMPTON AREA PUB LIBRARY	GEORGE SCHISLER BLDG, 1615 LAUBACH	125,200
PARKLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY	4422 WALBERT AVENUE	103,767
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP PUB LIBRARY	3700 MECHANICSVILLE RD	102,995
WESTERN POCONO COMMUNITY LIBRARY	2000 PILGRIM WAY	80,984
PALMERTON AREA LIBRARY	402 DELAWARE AVE	47,306
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CATASAUQUA	THIRD & BRIDGE STS	27,350
DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY	54 BROADWAY	25,321
SLATINGTON LIBRARY INC	650 MAIN ST	24,960
LEHIGHTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY	124 NORTH ST	18,014
COPLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY	49 SOUTH FIFTH ST	9,480

Farmers Markets in Palmerton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Allentown Farigrounds Farmers Market	1825 Chew Street				Visit
Bethlehem Farmers' Market	Intersection of New and Morton Streets	05/05/2016 to 10/27/2016	Thu: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
Hometown Farmers Market	Rural Delivery 1
Jim Thorpe Farmers Market	E. 10th St	June to September	Sat:9:00 am - 12:00 pm;		Visit
Northampton Pa Farmers Market	1401 Laubach Avenue Municipal Park	05/14/2019 to 09/17/2019	Tue: 3:00 AM-6:30 PM;
Rodale Institute Organic Farmers Market at Sacred Heart	450 W. Chew St.	06/02/2016 to 10/27/2016	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Rodale Institute Organic Farmers Market at the Y	425 S. 15th St.	06/04/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
St. Luke's SteelStacks Farmers Market	101 Founders Way	Jan 12, 2012 to March 30, 2012	Thu:3:00 PM - 7:00 PM;Sat:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Palmerton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bonn Place Brewing	Brewery	310 Taylor St	6104196660	Visit
Fegley's Allentown Brew Works	Brewery, Bar, and Restaurant	812 Hamilton St	6104337777	Visit
Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works	Restaurant, Brewery, Bar, Brewery, Bar, and Restaurant	559 Main St	(610) 882-1300, 6108821300	Visit
Glen Galen Vineyard & Winery	Vineyards, , manufacturing, Andreas Wineries, Beverages, Wines, Wineries, Andreas, and Brandy Spiri	38 Locust Ln	5703863682	Visit
Hijinx Brewing Company	Brewery	905 Harrison St	4847140080
Jerry Simcoe Beverage	, Beer and Ale, Beverages, Walnutport, PA, ale, Walnutport, Smoke Shop, beer, Liquor Store, wholesal	4630 Lehigh Dr	6107671103	Visit
Madison Inn	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Hotels & Motels, Bar & Grill Restaurants	1325 W Turner St	6104399434
Mahoney's Irish Pub	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Sandwich Shop Resta	1609 Hanover Ave	6104336170
Mchugh's Brews	Restaurants, Brewers, Bar & Grills	2067 W Penn Pike	5708184444
Nikitas	Cocktail Lounges, Allentown Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants & Bar	712 W Turner St	6104346877
Park Inn Hotels	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Hotels & Motels, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge R	1061 N 6th Street Ext	6104398414
Stonewall Bar	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants	28 N 10th St		Visit

Ski Resorts Near Palmerton

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Montage Mountain Resort	9.0	7	594	$53	December - March	Yes	Yes

Pharmacies in Palmerton

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
RITE AID - 1450	601 DELAWARE AVENUE	610-826-2600
SHIPMAN'S PHARMACY	326 DELAWARE AVENUE	610-826-5555

Daycare Centers in Palmerton

12 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTER AT PALMERTON BOROUG 480 DELAWARE AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 820-5333	OPEN
LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTERS AT SS PALMER ELEM 298 LAFAYETTE AVE	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 820-5333	OPEN
LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTERS AT TOWAMENSING ELE 7920 INTERCHANGE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 820-5333	OPEN
LITTLE BOMBERS LLC 128 DELAWARE AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 826-2342	OPEN
LITTLE BOMBERS LLC 180 DELAWARE AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 533-6914	OPEN
LITTLE WARRIORS CHILD CARE LLC 6200 INTERCHANGE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 577-5047	OPEN
MY LITTLE WORLD 2 2950 FOREST ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 377-5437	OPEN
OUR LITTLE SCHOOL HOUSE INC 338 DELAWARE AVE	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 577-5047	OPEN
PALMERTON PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER LLC 208 DELAWARE AVE, STE 1	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 826-5018	OPEN
TOWAMENSING KIDS CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CTR LLC 5620 INTERCHANGE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(484) 613-1115	OPEN
WATCH ME GROW DAY CARE CENTER 310 DELAWARE AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 826-7900	OPEN
WEST END DAY CARE 880 MAUCH CHUNK RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(610) 826-3150	OPEN

Cell Towers in Palmerton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Lake Drive (2159)	LTOWER	95
OLD RT 22 (14631)	LTOWER	76
2 MI W OF THE INT OF RT 737 & US RT 22	TOWER	76
RURAL ROUTE 3 BORGER ROAD (49145)	LTOWER	61
CAMELBACK SKI AREA SULLIVAN TRAIL ROAD (2618)	LTOWER	58
8444 KISTLER VALLEY ROAD (49224)	MTOWER	57
2451 ROUTE 143 (83261)	MTOWER	56
(Rocky Ridge) Cambelback Rd	LTOWER	52
10506 OLD RTE 22 (2235)	MTOWER	47
9113 RED RD. (44133)	MTOWER	47

Bridges in Palmerton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	131	23,671	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	80	23,671	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2000	90	23,671	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	118	17,902	F
Slab	Concrete	1962	960	11,920	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1922	33	10,968	P
Truss (Deck)	Steel	1930	1,024	9,323	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	37	2,000	F
Slab	Concrete	1960	25	1,698	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1968	336	1,240	F

Amtrak Stations in Palmerton

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Allentown, PA	110 N 6th Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Palmerton

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CARPENTER CO	57 OLIN WAY	LEHIGH
NEWSTECH PA LP	6 HORWITH DR	NORTHAMPTON
NORTHAMPTON GENERATING PLANT	1 HORWITH DR	NORTHAMPTON

Airports Near Palmerton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lancaster Airport	LNS	Medium Airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport	ABE	Medium Airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport	PNE	Medium Airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)	RDG	Medium Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport	AVP	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerequus Airport	—	Small Airport
Air Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexandria Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Altemose Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bally Spring Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Beltzville Airport	—	Small Airport
Bert's Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Mountain Academy (Private) Airport	—	Small Airport
Boehm's Field	—	Small Airport
Boyer Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Buckingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Bullfly Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Butter Valley Golf Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Acres Private Group Airport	—	Small Airport
Chambers Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Cider Field	—	Small Airport
Countryside Airport	—	Small Airport
Crosswinds Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cuatros Vientos Airport	—	Small Airport
Deck Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Meadows Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Dimascio Field	—	Small Airport
Don's Place Airpark	—	Small Airport
Double D Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Doylestown Airport	DYL	Small Airport
Eagles Lair Airport	—	Small Airport
East Penn Airport	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Erwinna Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Fetters Construction Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Flying Dollar Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Goat Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Graystrip Airport	—	Small Airport
Grimes Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Palmerton

27 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	2175 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
Allentown Police Department
Allentown Police Department	425 Hamilton Street
Bethlehem & Lehigh University Police Joint Sub-Station	324 South New Street
Bethlehem Police - Center City Substation	60 West Broad Street
Bethlehem Police - Training Center	52 West Broad Street
Bethlehem Police Substation	1926 Brookside Drive
Catasauqua Police Dept	90 Bridge Street
Coplay Police Department	98 South 4th Street
Fountain Hill Police Department	941 Long Street
Kidder Township Police Department	10 Lake Harmony Road
Lehigh Township Police Department	1063 Municipal Road
Lehigh University Police Department	321 East Packer Avenue
Lehigh University Police Substation	W. Morton Street
Lehighton Police Department	124 3rd Street
Lower Saucon Police Station
Mahoning Township Police Department	2685 Mahoning Drive East
Narcotics Bereau Investigation	2305 28th Street Southwest
Nesquehoning Police Department	337 West Railroad Street
Palmerton Police Department	401 Delaware Avenue
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police - Fogelsville	8320 Schantz Road
Pennsylvania State Police - Troop M - Bethlehem	2930 Airport Road
Salisbury Township Police	3000 South Pike Avenue
Upper Macungie Township Police Department	37 Grim Road
Weatherly Police Department
Whitehall Township	3223 Municipal Drive
Whitehall Township Police Department	3223 Municipal Drive

Grocery Stores in Palmerton

6 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Convenient Food Mart 3018	Convenience Store	643 Delaware Ave
COUNTRY HARVEST FAMILY MARKETS	Super Store	572 Delaware Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 18504	Other	6745 Interchange Rd
Family Dollar 8229	Other	555 Delaware Ave
Palmerton Patel Kwik Stop Llc	Convenience Store	117 Delaware Ave
Palmerton Public Market Llc	Specialty Store	270 Delaware Ave

Post Offices in Palmerton

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Aquashicola Post Office	100 Little Gap Road
Palmerton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Palmerton

16 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Habit Opco LLC	Substance Abuse	610-481-0444
Behavioral Health Associates Partial - Partial Hospitalization Prog for Child	Mental Health	610-379-9306
Carbon/Monroe/Pike Drug and Alcohol - Commission Inc/Carbon County Clinic	Substance Abuse	570-421-1960
CleanSlate Centers	Substance Abuse	484-893-1482
Community Service Foundation Inc - Buxmont Academy/Bethlehem	Substance Abuse	610-807-0210
KidsPeace	Mental Health	610-799-8910
KidsPeace - Broadway Campus	Mental Health	610-799-8600
Lehigh County Center for Recovery	Substance Abuse	610-814-7750 x226
Lehigh Valley Health Network - Alternatives Adult Partial Program	Both	484-884-5690
New Directions Treatment Services	Substance Abuse	610-750-6130
Pinebrook Family Answers	Mental Health	610-432-3919 x1177
ReDCo Group - Lehighton	Mental Health	610-392-7777
Sacred Heart Hospital - Behavorial Health Inpatient Services	Mental Health	484-602-2733
Saint Lukes Lehighton - Behavorial Health Inpatient Services	Mental Health	484-602-2733
Treatment Trends Inc - Allentown Outpatient	Substance Abuse	610-433-0148
Treatment Trends Inc - Allentown Residential	Substance Abuse	610-439-8479

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmerton

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	25 OAK ST
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	502 LAFAYETTE AVE
INTERNATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF GOD	939 MAUCH CHUNK RD
JERUSALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH	500 CHURCH DR
MOUNTAIN TOP WALK TO EMMAUS OF PENNSYLVANIA	678 PINE ST
ST JOHNS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF TOWAMENSING	2915 FIRELINE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmerton

What is the population of Palmerton?

Palmerton has a population of 5,624 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 2,259 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.3% female and 45.7% male.

Is Palmerton expensive to live in?

Palmerton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $71,471, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,500 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Palmerton safe?

Palmerton is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,669 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Palmerton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Palmerton?

Palmerton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches, with 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Palmerton?

The job market in Palmerton is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 1,305 business establishments in the area, including 132 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 4.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Palmerton?

The median home value in Palmerton is $161,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $913. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.2%. The average annual property tax is $6,285.

How are the schools in Palmerton?

Schools in Palmerton score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 16.2% of adults in Palmerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Palmerton?

The obesity rate in Palmerton is 39.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 25.8% of adults are smokers. 31.4% are physically inactive. 64.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,973.

What is transportation like in Palmerton?

The average commute in Palmerton is 30 minutes. 85.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Palmerton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Palmerton is 96.2% White. 95.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.3% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 94.8% have health insurance coverage.

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