Wilkes-Barre
PALuzerne County, Pennsylvania
Population 328K |Median income $63,691 |4 hospitals
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Hospitals 4 total
Alerts & News — Wilkes-Barre Area 6
M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan
Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia
Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon
Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning
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Safety Context
Wilkes-Barre, PA is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 328K and a median household income of $63,691, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Wilkes-Barre area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.
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Data Sources
All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Luzerne County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.