Kelayres Public RecordsPennsylvania

Kelayres, a community in Schuylkill County, PA, has a population of approximately 525 people. The median age is about 44 years. The population is nearly evenly split by gender, with about 50% male and 50% female. Racially, Kelayres is predominantly White (over 95%), with small percentages of African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents making up less than 5% combined.

Kelayres, a community in Schuylkill County, PA, has a homeownership rate of around 74%, with median home values near $80,000. The median gross rent is approximately $800 per month. Housing predominantly consists of single-family detached homes and rowhouses, with few apartment options. Property values have experienced modest growth of about 2-3% annually. Neighborhoods are quiet and residential. Property tax rates in Schuylkill County average 1.55% of assessed value, equating to roughly $1,240 annually for a median-priced home. Rental availability is limited, contributing to a stable, owner-occupied housing market.

Kelayres, a small community in Schuylkill County, PA, is served by the Hazleton Area School District, with no schools located directly in Kelayres but nearby McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary-Middle School (serving grades K–8) and Hazleton Area High School. The district’s graduation rate is approximately 88%, and about 15% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools offer special education and STEM programs. School safety scores are average, per state data. Kelayres itself has no adult education centers, and the closest are in Hazleton. There are 2 primary schools serving the area, but no colleges in Kelayres.

Kelayres, an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, PA, relies primarily on personal vehicles for transportation, with an estimated 90% of residents commuting by car and a vehicle ownership rate near 95%. Public transit options are limited, and less than 2% of commuters use buses or carpools. The average one-way commute time is approximately 26 minutes, aligning with the Schuylkill County average. Transportation infrastructure consists mainly of local roads connecting to PA Route 309 and nearby towns. Major employment hubs include Hazleton and Tamaqua, where many residents travel for work.

Kelayres, an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, PA, lacks a hospital within its boundaries; the nearest hospitals, such as Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton (about 6 miles away), serve the area. Local healthcare access is supplemented by clinics in nearby Hazleton, with approximately 90% of Schuylkill County residents insured. The region’s patient demographics skew older, with nearly 23% aged 65+, and common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Healthcare is provided primarily by family practices and urgent care centers, with about 2.1 primary care physicians per 10,000 residents in the broader county.