West Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Population 4,534

West Hazleton is located in Luzerne County, PA. The population is 4,534.

There are 2 public schools in West Hazleton with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for West Hazleton is very low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Hazleton is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Hazleton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Hazleton include Hazle Township, Harleigh and Hazleton.

West Hazleton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.3%

Crime Rate

25.85% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 134
  • Violent Crimes: 202
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 381
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

67.43% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in West Hazleton
  • 4.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

6 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 3

Unemployment

High 6.0%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in West Hazleton, PA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates West Hazleton's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in West Hazleton, PA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2010, the city of West Hazleton, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of West Hazleton, PA issued 0 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

**Displaying data from West Hazleton, PA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $670
  • 1 Bedroom: $780
  • 2 Bedrooms: $955
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,230
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,330

Zip Codes

18202 18249

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Environmental Hazards

6 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.6°
  • February 29.77°
  • March 39.8°
  • April 50.92°
  • May 60.67°
  • June 68.44°
  • July 73.11°
  • August 70.47°
  • September 64.07°
  • October 52.42°
  • November 42.02°
  • December 28.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Hazleton, PA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Hazleton, PA: $38,018

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Hazleton is 6.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 69.65%
White Collar - 30.35%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Lou Barletta

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in West Hazleton, PA

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in West Hazleton, PA

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in West Hazleton, PA
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