Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Population 4,790

Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, PA. The population is 4,790, making Jim Thorpe the 3rd largest city in Carbon County.

There are 3 public schools in Jim Thorpe with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Jim Thorpe is very low , and there are 8 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Jim Thorpe is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Jim Thorpe property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Jim Thorpe include Nesquehoning, Mahoning Township and Lehighton.

Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.5%

Crime Rate

14.07% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 47
  • Violent Crimes: 473
  • Robbery: 24
  • Burglary: 236
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

18.92% Higher than national avg.
  • 8 offenders in Jim Thorpe
  • 16.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

8 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 6

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Jim Thorpe, PA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Jim Thorpe's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

St Joseph Regional Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Jim Thorpe, PA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Jim Thorpe, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Jim Thorpe, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $710
  • 1 Bedroom: $810
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,330
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,400

Zip Codes

18229 18235 18240 18250 18255

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Environmental Hazards

8 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Jim Thorpe, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Jim Thorpe, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Jim Thorpe, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.88°
  • February 31.9°
  • March 42.08°
  • April 52.05°
  • May 61.97°
  • June 70.49°
  • July 75.23°
  • August 72.4°
  • September 65.42°
  • October 54.1°
  • November 43.4°
  • December 28.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Jim Thorpe, PA

Earthquakes
Jim Thorpe, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Jim Thorpe, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Jim Thorpe, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Jim Thorpe, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Jim Thorpe, PA: $53,241

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jim Thorpe is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.19%
White Collar - 42.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Jim Thorpe, PA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Jim Thorpe, PA
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