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About Jermyn
Borough in Pennsylvania, USJermyn, known as "The Birthplace of First Aid in America", is a borough which is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located on the Lackawanna River, it is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Scranton. In 1900, the population was 2,567, much of it attracted by the prospects of finding work at a large anthracite coal site in the region. Coal mines, cut glass works, silk, powder, grist, planing, sawmills, bottling works, and fertilizer factories dotted the borough during the early years of the twentieth century. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had declined to 2,156. Jermyn is presently the mailing address of the Lakeland School District. East Jermyn, the sectio…
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Housing in Jermyn
The typical Jermyn home is worth about $256,000, down 1.4% in a year, 12% below the Pennsylvania typical home.
Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Jermyn
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Work & commute in Jermyn
Full picture →Most working residents leave Jermyn for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Scranton (17%), Archbald (6%) and Dunmore (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Jermyn
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Natural hazards in Jermyn
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jermyn
Full climate →Jermyn has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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