The Town FilesMisericordia University, Pennsylvania
Community in Luzerne County · population 1,064 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 20.3
Misericordia University is a community of 1,064 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Misericordia University 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
| Housing | Misericordia University | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | — | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | — | 81.5% |
| Median year built | — | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | — | — |
Who lives in Misericordia University
| People | Misericordia University | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | — | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 0.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 14.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | — | 89.0% |
Weather in Misericordia University
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 41.9 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
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Misericordia University since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 13, 2018 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 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 Misericordia University itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Misericordia University
- Dallas, PA0.7 mi · 9,099 people · home $267,600
- Dallas, PA1.0 mi · 2,694 people · home $257,800
- Shavertown, PA2.5 mi · 1,968 people · home $219,100
- Trucksville, PA3.3 mi · 2,174 people · home $217,500
- Kingston, PA3.6 mi · 7,108 people · home $249,300
- Harveys Lake, PA4.0 mi · 2,788 people · home $238,600
- Chase, PA4.5 mi · 928 people · home $274,500
- Franklin, PA4.6 mi · 1,716 people · home $226,600
Misericordia University questions
Is Misericordia University, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Misericordia University scores better for retirees than 89% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 21%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.3).
What is the weather like in Misericordia University?
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 41.9 inches of snow.
Does Misericordia University get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Misericordia University 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)