Lehighton, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Situated in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 100,667 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Hazleton, with a population of 29,963, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 30% of the reachable population. Following Hazleton, Tamaqua adds 6,916 residents, while Wescosville contributes 6,039, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon. With 19 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Hazleton. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Pennsylvania.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon form a suburban corridor. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. Hazleton dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 3,338 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Pennsylvania.

Identifiers: city · borough · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Hazleton (city), PA29,963
2 Tamaqua (borough), PA6,916
3 Wescosville (CDP), PA6,039
4 Palmerton (borough), PA5,593
5 Lehighton (borough), PA5,248
6 Jim Thorpe (borough), PA4,507
7 Slatington (borough), PA4,283
8 Lansford (borough), PA4,141
9 Coplay (borough), PA3,348
10 Hokendauqua (CDP), PA3,340
11 Nesquehoning (borough), PA3,336
12 Schnecksville (CDP), PA3,261
13 Summit Hill (borough), PA3,120
14 Bath (borough), PA2,808
15 Egypt (CDP), PA2,588
16 Weatherly (borough), PA2,541
17 McAdoo (borough), PA2,471
18 Coaldale (borough), PA2,426
19 Cetronia (CDP), PA2,421
20 Towamensing Trails (CDP), PA2,317

Overview

Situated in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 101,632 residents live within a 30-minute drive of St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Fullerton, with a population of 16,588, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 16% of the reachable population. Following Fullerton, Northampton adds 10,395 residents, while Tamaqua contributes 6,916, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus. With 18 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Fullerton. St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Pennsylvania.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus form a suburban corridor. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 10,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. Fullerton dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 4,395 among the catchment communities suggests that considerably smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Pennsylvania.

Identifiers: CDP · borough

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Fullerton (CDP), PA16,588
2 Northampton (borough), PA10,395
3 Tamaqua (borough), PA6,916
4 Wescosville (CDP), PA6,039
5 Palmerton (borough), PA5,593
6 Lehighton (borough), PA5,248
7 Sierra View (CDP), PA4,907
8 Dorneyville (CDP), PA4,850
9 Indian Mountain Lake (CDP), PA4,733
10 Jim Thorpe (borough), PA4,507
11 Slatington (borough), PA4,283
12 Lansford (borough), PA4,141
13 Coplay (borough), PA3,348
14 Hokendauqua (CDP), PA3,340
15 Schnecksville (CDP), PA3,261
16 Summit Hill (borough), PA3,120
17 Bath (borough), PA2,808
18 Egypt (CDP), PA2,588
19 Weatherly (borough), PA2,541
20 Coaldale (borough), PA2,426

Overview

Situated in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 96,876 residents live within a 30-minute drive of St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Hazleton, with a population of 29,963, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 31% of the reachable population. Following Hazleton, Tamaqua adds 6,916 residents, while Wescosville contributes 6,039, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus. With 15 of 20 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Hazleton. St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Pennsylvania.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of St Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus form a suburban corridor. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 10,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. Hazleton dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 3,190 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Pennsylvania.

Identifiers: city · borough · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Hazleton (city), PA29,963
2 Tamaqua (borough), PA6,916
3 Wescosville (CDP), PA6,039
4 Palmerton (borough), PA5,593
5 Lehighton (borough), PA5,248
6 Jim Thorpe (borough), PA4,507
7 Slatington (borough), PA4,283
8 Lansford (borough), PA4,141
9 Coplay (borough), PA3,348
10 Schnecksville (CDP), PA3,261
11 Summit Hill (borough), PA3,120
12 Egypt (CDP), PA2,588
13 Weatherly (borough), PA2,541
14 McAdoo (borough), PA2,471
15 Coaldale (borough), PA2,426
16 Cetronia (CDP), PA2,421
17 Towamensing Trails (CDP), PA2,317
18 Walnutport (borough), PA2,067
19 Effort (CDP), PA1,965
20 Weissport East (CDP), PA1,661

Overview

As a critical healthcare facility in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center occupies a central position within the regional infrastructure. This hospital connects residents across multiple incorporated places, making it a focal point for the surrounding area. Analyzing the population within a 30-minute drive sheds light on how this location fits into the broader community network.

Population catchment

The catchment area surrounding The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center includes 20 incorporated communities with a combined population of roughly 94,177. Hazleton anchors this population base at 29,963 residents, comprising approximately 32% of the total. Tamaqua and Palmerton, with populations of 6,916 and 5,593 respectively, round out the top three communities by population in the 30-minute radius. The distribution of population across these communities paints a picture of the regional demographic landscape.

Regional dependence

The data reveals that 16 communities out of 20 near The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have fewer than 5,000 residents. These smaller incorporated places look to Hazleton and its surrounding infrastructure for commerce, employment, and civic services. This hub-and-spoke dynamic underscores how locations like The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center function as critical nodes in the regional network of Pennsylvania.

Geographic interpretation

The suburban nature of the area around The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is reflected in the population data. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 1 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. With Hazleton as the primary urban anchor and numerous smaller places in the vicinity, the region displays a moderately concentrated demographic pattern. The median community size of 3,190 residents reveals that the majority of incorporated places in the area are substantially smaller relative to Hazleton. These geographic factors contribute to the significance of The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center within the surrounding community network.

Identifiers: city · borough · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Hazleton (city), PA29,963
2 Tamaqua (borough), PA6,916
3 Palmerton (borough), PA5,593
4 Lehighton (borough), PA5,248
5 Jim Thorpe (borough), PA4,507
6 Slatington (borough), PA4,283
7 Lansford (borough), PA4,141
8 Coplay (borough), PA3,348
9 Hokendauqua (CDP), PA3,340
10 Schnecksville (CDP), PA3,261
11 Summit Hill (borough), PA3,120
12 Egypt (CDP), PA2,588
13 Weatherly (borough), PA2,541
14 McAdoo (borough), PA2,471
15 Coaldale (borough), PA2,426
16 Cetronia (CDP), PA2,421
17 Towamensing Trails (CDP), PA2,317
18 Walnutport (borough), PA2,067
19 Effort (CDP), PA1,965
20 Weissport East (CDP), PA1,661

Overview

As a major retail destination in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Walmart Supercenter occupies a central position within the regional infrastructure. This retail store connects residents across multiple incorporated places, making it a focal point for the surrounding area. Analyzing the population within a 30-minute drive sheds light on how this location fits into the broader community network.

Population catchment

The catchment area surrounding Walmart Supercenter includes 20 incorporated communities with a combined population of roughly 58,495. Tamaqua anchors this population base at 6,916 residents, comprising approximately 12% of the total. Palmerton and Lehighton, with populations of 5,593 and 5,248 respectively, round out the top three communities by population in the 30-minute radius. The distribution of population across these communities paints a picture of the regional demographic landscape.

Regional dependence

The data reveals that 17 communities out of 20 near Walmart Supercenter have fewer than 5,000 residents. These smaller incorporated places look to Tamaqua and its surrounding infrastructure for commerce, employment, and civic services. This hub-and-spoke dynamic underscores how locations like Walmart Supercenter function as critical nodes in the regional network of Pennsylvania.

Geographic interpretation

The rural nature of the area around Walmart Supercenter is reflected in the population data. The area is characterized by small communities, with few if any exceeding 10,000 residents, typical of a rural landscape in Pennsylvania. With Tamaqua as the primary urban anchor and numerous smaller places in the vicinity, the region displays a dispersed demographic pattern. The median community size of 2,483 residents reveals that the majority of incorporated places in the area are considerably smaller relative to Tamaqua. These geographic factors contribute to the significance of Walmart Supercenter within the surrounding community network.

Identifiers: borough · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Tamaqua (borough), PA6,916
2 Palmerton (borough), PA5,593
3 Lehighton (borough), PA5,248
4 Jim Thorpe (borough), PA4,507
5 Slatington (borough), PA4,283
6 Lansford (borough), PA4,141
7 Schnecksville (CDP), PA3,261
8 Summit Hill (borough), PA3,120
9 Egypt (CDP), PA2,588
10 Weatherly (borough), PA2,541
11 Coaldale (borough), PA2,426
12 Towamensing Trails (CDP), PA2,317
13 Walnutport (borough), PA2,067
14 Weissport East (CDP), PA1,661
15 Cementon (CDP), PA1,657
16 Cherryville (CDP), PA1,618
17 Hometown (CDP), PA1,414
18 Laurys Station (CDP), PA1,170
19 Stiles (CDP), PA1,070
20 Beaver Meadows (borough), PA897