The Town FilesInkerman, Pennsylvania
Community in Luzerne County · population 1,720 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $50,402
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 56.8
Inkerman is a community of 1,720 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Inkerman ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
Median rent is $1,434 a month. 38.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inkerman | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,434 | $996 |
| Median household income | $50,402 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 38.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Inkerman
| People | Inkerman | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 15.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Inkerman
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 38.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inkerman since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 13, 2018 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 24, 1985.
Severe weather in Luzerne County since 1996
Luzerne County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Luzerne County
Luzerne County had 145,190 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,901 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Inkerman itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Towns near Inkerman
- Hilldale, PA1.2 mi · 1,120 people · home $235,700
- Laflin, PA1.3 mi · 1,451 people · home $244,900
- Wyoming, PA1.5 mi · 3,102 people · home $166,200
- Hudson, PA1.6 mi · 1,436 people · home $128,100
- Yatesville, PA1.8 mi · 638 people · home $182,600
- Browntown, PA2.1 mi · 1,316 people · home $121,800
- Plains, PA2.3 mi · 9,808 people · home $164,200
- Plains, PA2.3 mi · 4,293 people · home $155,100
Inkerman questions
Is Inkerman, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inkerman scores better for retirees than 95% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 45%. 43.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.8).
What is the weather like in Inkerman?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.7 inches of precipitation a year and 45.1 inches of snow.
Does Inkerman get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inkerman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 13, 2018. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)