BlackPA
A town of 849, settled in 1774.
849 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Black. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Black
Most working residents leave Black for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Somerset (17%), Somerset (15%) and Rockwood (9%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Black has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 96 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
11.4% of Black is conserved land
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 50 | 2.6 mi | 2,092 |
| 2. Forbes State Forest | — | 381 |
How healthy Black is
Black tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
98% of working residents leave Black for work
Where Black’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Black
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Black Township is a township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 899 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The township was named for Jeremiah Sullivan Black, a native of Somerset County who became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney General, and U.S Secretary of State.
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- Established
- 1774
- Population
- 905
- Area
- 43 sq mi