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Indicators Report

L AC K AWA N N A AND

LUZERNE COUNTY

A collaboration among Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Keystone College, King's College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, University of Scranton and Wilkes University

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The Institute is a non-profit research organization dedicated to empowering business and community leaders with research based strategies for informed decision making. We conduct independent, non-biased research to identify the opportunities, issues and challenges unique to the region and find innovative solutions to help solve the problems facing our communities. The Institute also offers a wide array of research, consulting and support services to help organizations boost productivity, increase profitability and be successful in their missions.

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Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge The Institute's Advisory Board for its time, effort, and commitment to this region:

Chairman ? Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., Wilkes University Vice Chairman ? Frank Joanlanne, Borton Lawson

Heather Acker Gentex Corporation

Ron Beer, MHA, FACHE Geisinger Health System

Thomas Botzman, Ph.D. Misericordia University

Don Brominski UGU Utilities

Tracy Brundage, Ph.D. Keystone College

Terry Casey Chancellor Financial Group

Cornelio Catena Commonwealth Health Systems

John Cefaly Cushman & Wakefield

Tom Curra WVIA Public Media

Robert Durkin Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Dale Jones, Ph.D. Penn State ? Wilkes-Barre

Charles Kasko Simplex Homes

Thomas E. Lawson Borton Lawson

Thomas Leary Luzerne County Community College

Robert Luciani Prudential Retirement Services

Kevin O'Donnell Greater Hazleton CAN DO

Sister Mary Persico, IHM Ph.D. Marywood University

Scott Pilarz, S.J., Ph.D. University of Scranton

Alana Roberts PPL Electric Utilities

Eugene Roth Rosenn Jenkins Greenwald

Jack Ryan, C.S.C. Ph.D. King's College

Steven Scheinman, MD Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Bill Sordoni Sordoni Construction

Matt Sordoni Sordoni Construction

Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD The Wright Center for Community Health & Graduate Medical Education

Marleen Troy, Ph.D. Wilkes University

Wico van Genderen Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry

Lucyann Vierling Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance

Mark Volk Lackawanna College

Marwan Wafa, Ph.D. Penn State Scranton

Tara Wilson Power Engineering Corp.

State Senator John Yudichak

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What We Believe

At The Institute, we believe that empowering leaders with the research-based strategies and solutions they need to make informed decisions

will lead to a stronger regional economy and a better quality of life for residents. For over a decade, The Institute has worked behind the

scenes to support initiatives that advance regional competitiveness and revitalize communities.

Thank You to Our Generous Research Underwriters

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous stakeholders who share our vision for a better, stronger Northeastern

Pennsylvania and whose financial support makes our community based research and events like The Indicators possible.

Signature Underwriters

Andrew J. Sordoni Foundation Luzerne County PPL Electric Utilities Sordoni Family Foundation

Contributing Underwriters

Borton-Lawson Commonwealth Health Systems Geisinger Health System Mohegan Sun Pocono

Supporting Underwriters

Berkshire Asset Management BlackOut Design Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Navient NET Credit Union Riggs Asset Management Sanofi Pasteur The Wright Center for Community Health UGI Utilities Wells Fargo Foundation

Academic Partners

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Johnson College

Keystone College King's College Lackawanna College Luzerne County Community College Marywood University Misericordia University Penn State Scranton Penn State Wilkes-Barre The Wright Center for Graduate

Medical Education University of Scranton Wilkes University

Lackawanna and Luzerne County Indicators Regional Dashboard 2019

Population

Population Change since 2000 Statewide: + 4.2 %

- 1.2 %

Housing

Regional Housing Statistics & Change from Prior Year

Homeowner Costs as a Percent of Median Income

30.9 %

- 1%

- 0.6 %

Gross Rent as a Percent of Median Income

18.3 %

+ 1%

Regional Population: 528,104 For Sale Inventory

2,331

+ 2%

As of 2017, about 1 in 5 residents was age 65 or older. The region has also grown more diverse, with increases in African-American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino residents.

Median List Price

$135,540

Total Housing Units:

248,675

+ 12%

Labor Market

The region's labor market has improved in recent years. The unemployment rate has fallen by more than 4 points since 2012.

The Region's Economy

Pennsylvania

Luzerne Lackawanna

Innovation

STEM employment in both counties remains largely stable. STEM jobs are key components of several

prominent industries in the regional economy.

Business & Industry

In 2017, there were 13,000 business establishments in the region, 5 percent fewer than a decade ago. However, the rate of job growth has accelerated. The regional GDP is growing, but at a slower rate than statewide.

Regional GDP

$23.7B

2.2% real annual growth (4.4% statewide)

Between 2013 and 2017, Lackawanna and Luzerne counties added

over 6,800 jobs.

Income & Poverty

Regional poverty has improved and the rate of income growth has increased in the last several years.

Overall Poverty Rate

Per Capita Income

Lackawanna and Luzerne County Indicators Turning Information into Insight

Education

Regionally, high school graduation rates have fluctuated but have generally been higher than Pennsylvania as a whole, as shown in the chart.

Regional HS Graduation Rate 2016-2017

Higher education insti-

tutions awarded 8,639

degrees, certificates,

and other awards in

2016-2017.

LAC

LUZ

PA

Civic Engagement Regional Nonprofits by Type Total organizations, 2018: 2,072

Environment

Tonnage of recycled materials has increased across several major categories The region is home to 7% of Pennsylvania's abandoned mine land sites, 29% of its coal refuse

sites, and 50% of 2017 abandoned mine land revitalization pilot projects. Air quality in the region is consistently in healthy ranges

Behavioral Health

Public Health & Safety

Criminal Justice

Behavioral health issues remain a significant challenge. The rate of tobacco smoking is above average: 25 percent of the adult population versus 18 percent statewide. Opioid abuse is also prolific, as shown below:

Violent crime rates have remained within a relatively narrow range, while drug abuse offenses reported to police grew significantly from 2012 to 2016.

Opioid Prescribing Rate 2017

Overdose Death Rate 2017

Regional Violent Crime & Drug Offenses

LAC Drug Abuse Offenses

LUZ

Violent Crimes PA

Table of Contents

Regional Dashboard

Demographics..................................................................... 2 Population, Migration & Birth Rates................................. 3 Age Distribution..................................................................... 4 Racial & Ethnic Diversity..................................................... 5 Change in Household Size.................................................... 6 Single Parent Households..................................................... 6 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren................................ 7 Ratio of Children to Seniors................................................ 7 Seniors Living Alone.............................................................. 8

Jobs & Economy................................................................ 10 Unemployment Rate & Labor Force.................................. 11 Household Income................................................................. 12 Income by Sources.................................................................. 13 Per Capita Income.................................................................. 14 Aggregate Personal Income.................................................. 14 Poverty...................................................................................... 15 Employment by Occupation................................................ 16 Average Annual Pay................................................................ 16 Job Growth to Population Growth..................................... 17 Distribution of Jobs by Industry.......................................... 18 Number of Employees & Establishments.......................... 19 Deed Transactions.................................................................. 20 Gross Domestic Product (GDP)......................................... 20 Exports by Industry................................................................ 21 Tourism Spending................................................................... 22 Student Debit.......................................................................... 23 Federal Funding...................................................................... 24

Education.............................................................................. 26 Four Year Cohort Graduation Rate.................................... 28 School Enrollment.................................................................. 29 Career and Technical Education.......................................... 30 Advanced Placement Courses.............................................. 31 Charter Schools....................................................................... 31 School Assessment.................................................................. 32 Education Employment......................................................... 33 Special Education.................................................................... 34 Public School Dropouts........................................................ 34 SAT Scores............................................................................... 35 Higher Educational Attainment.......................................... 36 Degree Completions.............................................................. 36 Student-Teacher Ratio........................................................... 37 Pre-K Enrollment.................................................................... 38

Technology & Innovation............................................. 40 STEM Occupations............................................................... 41 STEM-Based Industries........................................................ 42 SBIR/STTR Awards.............................................................. 43 National Science Foundation (NSF).................................. 43 Clinical Trials........................................................................... 44 Venture Capital Investments................................................ 44 Patents Issued........................................................................... 44

Housing.................................................................................. 46 Demand for New Homes...................................................... 47 Building Permits & Construction Costs........................... 47 Occupancy & Vacancy........................................................... 48 Housing Tenure....................................................................... 48 Housing and Rental Affordability....................................... 49 Housing Value......................................................................... 50 Housing Density..................................................................... 51 Mortgage Activity................................................................... 52 Home Sales............................................................................... 53 Foreclosure............................................................................... 53 Homelessness........................................................................... 54

Social Services..................................................................... 56 Early Childhood Education................................................. 57 Children Living in Poverty................................................... 57 Children in Foster Care......................................................... 58 Food Assistance....................................................................... 58 Cash Assistance....................................................................... 59 Medical Assistance & CHIP................................................ 59 Programs for Seniors.............................................................. 60 Individuals with Disabilities................................................. 61 Tax Credits............................................................................... 62

Health & Healthcare........................................................ 64 Cancer & Heart Disease........................................................ 65 Obesity...................................................................................... 65 Infant Mortality Rate............................................................. 66 Death of Children Under Five............................................. 66 Childhood Lead Poisoning................................................... 67 Suicide Rate.............................................................................. 67 Opioid Overdose Deaths...................................................... 68 Alcohol and Tobacco............................................................. 68 Hospitals................................................................................... 69 Long Term Care Facilities..................................................... 69 Teen Pregnancy....................................................................... 70 Health Insurance Coverage.................................................. 70

Civic Engagement............................................................. 72 Non-Profit Organizations..................................................... 73 Non-Profit Organizations by Activity Type...................... 74 Library Registration & Circulation.................................... 75 Voter Registration & Participation..................................... 76 Veterans..................................................................................... 78

Government......................................................................... 80 Lackawanna County Fiscal Snapshot................................. 80 Luzerne County Fiscal Snapshot......................................... 81 Property Tax Rates................................................................. 81 Sales Tax.................................................................................... 82 Community Investment........................................................ 82

Public Safety........................................................................ 84 Property Crime........................................................................ 85 Violent Crime.......................................................................... 86 Drug Abuse Offenses............................................................. 87 DUI Offenses.......................................................................... 88 Alcohol Related Crash Deaths............................................. 88 Motor Vehicle Crashes.......................................................... 89 Offenses Against Children & Families............................... 90 Police & Fire Departments................................................... 91 School Safety/Juvenile Arrests............................................. 92

Environment........................................................................ 94 Recycling.................................................................................. 94 Waste Facilities........................................................................ 95 Brownfields.............................................................................. 95 Abandoned Mine Lands........................................................ 96 Air Quality............................................................................... 97 Water Quality.......................................................................... 98

Infrastructure...................................................................... 100 Transportation Mobility....................................................... 101 Traffic Counts.......................................................................... 102 Bridges....................................................................................... 102 Motor Vehicle Registrations................................................. 103 Home Heating Fuels.............................................................. 104 Energy Price Trends................................................................ 105 Airport...................................................................................... 105 Internet Access........................................................................ 106

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