Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Population 5,495

Lehighton is located in Carbon County, PA. The population is 5,495, making Lehighton the largest city in Carbon County.

There are 7 public schools in Lehighton with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Lehighton is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lehighton is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lehighton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lehighton include Weissport, Weissport East and Parryville.

Lehighton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.1%

Crime Rate

22.69% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 170
  • Violent Crimes: 433
  • Robbery: 38
  • Burglary: 396
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 923

Registered Offenders

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

Environmental Hazards

26 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 21

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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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Lehighton, PA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Lehighton's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
3 Private Schools

Bha Academy

Lighthouse Baptist School

Packer Ridge Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2007, the city of Lehighton, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Lehighton, PA issued 3 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

18235

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Environmental Hazards

26 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lehighton, PA: $43,040

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.49%
White Collar - 49.51%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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