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Lackawanna County
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Lackawanna County, centered around the city of Scranton, offers a blend of industrial heritage, emerging arts scene, and family-oriented communities. Visitors enjoy historical attractions, picturesque parks, and diverse dining. Its small-town feel mixed with urban amenities makes it a unique Northeastern Pennsylvania destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
215,896
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.44°, -75.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,520
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
86
English
99
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1161 mm
Internet Speed
373 Mbps
Upload
526 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AVP
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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