img
Change text size A

Write a Review About Shamokin For A Chance to Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card

Back
Shamokin Pennsylvania
Overall Rating
Star ratings are calculated by averaging a community’s percentile score for each individual category.

Read more

3.47 out of 5 stars
See detailed scores arrow-d-ic

Shamokin (; Saponi Algonquian Schahamokink, meaning "place of eels") (Lenape: Shahëmokink ) is a city in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by Coal Township at the western edge of the Anthracite Coal Region. It was named after a Saponi village, Schahamokink. At the 2010 census the population was 7,374 residents. The city of Shamokin is bordered by Coal Township, Pennsylvania.

Become a community envoy on AgeFriendly.com Claim this city
Would you recommend Shamokin, PA
to your older friends and family?

reviews (6)

Neighborhoods
Sort by

I would not choose Shamokin, PA as a place to grow old. Just the fact that there is no Uber nor Lyft, and the taxi's stop at 5 pm and public transportation is just unsatisfactory. The weather has its seasons of terrible heat and relentless winters so both can be seen to cause health risks. The ability to be able to walk out the door and attend a part time job is very unrealistic because there really isn't too many places to work! The community is great but of course there are a few unsavory people around. I would not recommend my worst enemy to grow old here. There are so many better places and opportunities just a few miles away, in Bloomsburg, Selinsgrove, and towns in between!

Was this review helpful? 0

Worked in the caregiving field for many years. Ready to go back and help again.

Was this review helpful? 0

General livability
people some

Was this review helpful? 0

Most of the people that live here grew up here

Was this review helpful? 0

I see people care and help others but I also see younger generation not so friendly

Was this review helpful? 0

Your photo has been submitted and will appear on the city page after Admin’s approval. Thanks!