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Barree TownshipPA
A town of 509. Nearly 18.9% of it is conserved land.
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Population
509
residents
Median home value
$233K
Census ACS
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
48.3
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
What makes Barree Township stand out
The thing Barree Township does most differently from other towns.
Small town
509 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
West TownshipJackson TownshipFerguson TownshipFranklin TownshipMiller TownshipBarree Township
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Barree Township. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Barree Township
Most working residents leave Barree Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ferguson Township (11%), Huntingdon (9%) and Patton Township (8%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Barree Township1%
Ferguson Township11%
Huntingdon9%
Patton Township8%
Jackson Township8%
13 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in Barree Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
18.9% of Barree Township is conserved land
47 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
18.9%conserved
18.9%
conserved · 2,901 of 15,317 acres
47 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stone Valley Forest | 36.3 mi | 6,290 |
| 2. Rothrock State Forest | 9 mi | 2,893 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). 19% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
48.3median age · PA 40.9
Barree TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school51%
Some college11%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate7%
| Barree Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 21% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 51.2% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.6% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Barree Township has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring38–61°
Summer59–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Barree Township is
Barree Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better23 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Barree Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.8% |
Mount Nittany Medical Center
11 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windHurricanes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Barree Township for work
Where Barree Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14jobs based in Barree Township
1%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Barree Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Barree Township is a township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 432 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 434
- Area
- 24 sq mi