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Beale

A township of 768 people in Juniata County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land3.9%537 of 13,928 acres
Trails1.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Beale

Township in Pennsylvania, US
768Population
21.8 sq miArea

Beale Township is a township in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 769 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 830 tabulated in 2010.

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Most working residents leave Beale for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fermanagh (10%), Walker (9%) and Delaware (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Fermanagh
10%
Walker
9%
Delaware
7%
Derry
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Beale →

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Care nearby

Geisinger-Lewistown HospitalLewistown · 6.6 mi · ER
Lewistown Community Health CenterLewistown · 10.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17058, 17082 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Beale →

Natural hazards in Beale

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes💨 Strong wind
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Beale has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 24°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Mifflin County LibraryLewistown · 7.3 miles · 45 hrs a week
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