A town of 562, settled in 1837. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The thing Bastress does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Bastress. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Bastress for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Williamsport (26%), Limestone (8%) and Jersey Shore (7%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Bastress has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Bastress tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
4.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Where Bastress’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Bastress Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 528 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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