Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Population 7,064

Tamaqua is located in Schuylkill County, PA. The population is 7,064, making Tamaqua the 2nd largest city in Schuylkill County.

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

Cities near Tamaqua include Coaldale, Hometown and Rush Township.

Tamaqua Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.5%

Crime Rate

12.56% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 158
  • Violent Crimes: 684
  • Robbery: 53
  • Burglary: 368
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Tamaqua
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

35 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 22

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • 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 Tamaqua, PA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Tamaqua's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Marian Catholic High School

New England Valley Mennonite

St Jerome Regional School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Tamaqua, PA.

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tamaqua, 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 Tamaqua, PA issued 1 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

17982 18252

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Environmental Hazards

35 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Tamaqua, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Tamaqua, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Tamaqua, 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 35.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tamaqua, PA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tamaqua, PA: $32,545

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tamaqua is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.42%
White Collar - 39.58%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Tamaqua, PA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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