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Wilkes-Barre
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Wilkes-Barre is a historic city in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley, known for its riverside parks, classic architecture, and lively college-town energy. With a mix of urban and suburban areas, it's a hub for arts, culture, and outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
44,328
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.25°, -75.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
54
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,380
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.8°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1213 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
222 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WBW
Distance
6 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 31 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 75/100.
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