Luzerne
6.3
High score (8-10)
Luzerne County has Wilkes University and King's College giving Wilkes-Barre a college-age population, and the county is large enough (over 300,000) to have genuine social variety. The Wyoming Valley's geography along the Susquehanna creates a concentrated social geography where getting known in a few key venues can translate into broad social recognition quickly.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Wilkes-Barre is Luzerne County's center — a post-anthracite city that has never quite found its footing economically. The 'kids for cash' judicial scandal from the late 2000s put the county in national news for the worst reasons. The social culture is overwhelmingly local, Catholic, and generationally rooted, though the college populations help keep some external energy in the city.
Lower score (below 6)
Luzerne County's social culture is tightly organized around family and parish networks that go back to the anthracite mining era. Even Americans from outside the Wyoming Valley find these communities hard to crack. The economic decline has hollowed out the professional class and the single adult market in the 25-35 range is thin as people leave for Philadelphia or New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
$85k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
Local women avg 29.9