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Shickshinny’s median household income is $43,000, below both Pennsylvania’s towns ($81,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). George W. Search House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Shickshinny has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Shickshinny beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1852.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shickshinny, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Shickshinny.
Half of commuters travel less than 17 miles. Shickshinny: 2.8% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Wilkes-Barre (7%), Hanover Township (5%) and Scranton (3%).
| Shickshinny | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Since 1978, Shickshinny has seen 401 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 76% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 84% come from inland flooding and 6% from cold waves. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2011.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Shickshinny, the midsummer high is 83°F, below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
58% of households are owner-occupiers in Shickshinny. Typical home values rose 3.6% in the year to September 2026. Also worth knowing: its going rate for rent comes in at $817 a month.
| Shickshinny | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $817 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Walkers can cover 0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. In Shickshinny, the trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile. The town has one park or preserve, 7 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 260 | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The share of adults in Shickshinny who binge drink: 17%. Two figures for adults in the town: 15% report frequent physical distress, 37% have high blood pressure.
| Shickshinny | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Shickshinny | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 37.9% | 30.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
4 within 15 miles of the center of Shickshinny
About 3 of every 100 Shickshinny residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Shickshinny’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in Shickshinny.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Shickshinny is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 630 at the 2020 census. The borough is named after Shickshinny Creek, which runs through the municipality and the surrounding area. According to the book Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania (by Dr. George P. Donehoo), the community's name likely means "Fine Stream" in a local Native American language. However, according to the Shickshinny Historical Society, the name Shickshinny means "Five Mountains" in a Native American language. Five mountains — Newport, Knob, Lee, River, and Rocky — encircle the creek and borough.
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Shickshinny has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Carl Sawatski and Lee Vincent.
