Bell Tower Misericordia University exterior 01, 2023
Misericordia University’s story
102 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 5 maps from 1893 on.
- 1924Misericordia University is settled
Misericordia UniversityPA
A town of 1,011, settled in 1924.
Is Misericordia University a good place to live?
Misericordia University’s average trip to work is 15 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower age of the median resident than Misericordia University. We don’t grade Misericordia University yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Misericordia University stand out
Where Misericordia University beats most towns.
Small town
1,011 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Misericordia University: who provides what
Misericordia University is unincorporated, so Luzerne County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerUGI Utilities19.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVeolia Water Pa Dallas1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesLuzerne CountyLuzerne County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLuzerne County Board of ElectionsLuzerne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code1861218612 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Misericordia University.
Work & commute
Misericordia University has 2.1 jobs for every working resident, and 785 people commute in
For most workers, Misericordia University is a place to come home to: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Misericordia University grew to 790 in 2023, 706 more than in 2013. Half of commuters travel less than 11 miles. The top destinations are Wilkes-Barre (12%), Dallas Township (7%) and Plains Township (7%).
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Misericordia University1%
Wilkes-Barre12%
Dallas Township7%
Plains Township7%
Kingston5%
11 mi
median commute distance
790
jobs based in Misericordia University
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Top of a very low hazard risk in Misericordia University: inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Misericordia University than in 96% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 55% come from inland flooding and 17% from cold waves.
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FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Misericordia University has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 81° and January nights of 17°, with about 45 inches of snow a winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–79°
Fall41–60°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Misericordia University stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with fewer of its adults who smoke cigarettes
In Misericordia University, 21% of adults binge drink. Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just one has a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Misericordia University. Two figures for adults locally: 21% have obesity, 5% have diabetes. Against the Pennsylvania average, Misericordia University comes out ahead on 17 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 2.
| Misericordia University | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 3.8% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 5% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 7.7% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
17 better7 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Misericordia University | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 3.8% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 5% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 76.6% | 85.3% |
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
5.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 51 attractions →Steamtown National Historic Site and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Misericordia University. Close and well known come first.
16 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
15 mi State parkRicketts Glen State Park
38 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
26 mi State parkHickory Run State Park14 mi Theme parkRocky Glen Park
38 mi Ski areaCamelback Mountain Resort37 runs · 804 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Ricketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hickory Run State Park: Mtruch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Camelback Mountain Resort: Calzarette at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Misericordia University
14pages on Misericordia University
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Misericordia University
Misericordia UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Dallas0.1 mi$40,370 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-BarreUniversity or college · Public · Dallas3.6 mi$14,280 in-state tuitionLuzerne County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Nanticoke10.5 mi$6,600 in-state tuition
College town 81 of every 100 Misericordia University residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 785 people come to Misericordia University for work
Where Misericordia University’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
790jobs based in Misericordia University
1%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Misericordia University
Catholic university near Dallas, Pennsylvania, US
Misericordia University is a private Catholic university in the Dallas, Pennsylvania area, United States. It was founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy in 1924 as College Misericordia; in 2007 it became a university and changed its name. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as post-master's and post-bachelor's certificates.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1924
- ZIP code
- 18612-1098
Questions about Misericordia University
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Misericordia University, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Misericordia University yet; the figures below are still real.