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Brooklyn

A township of 787 people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land0.5%77 of 15,573 acres
Trails5.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Brooklyn

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
1,106 ftElevation

Brooklyn is an unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 167, 3.8 miles (6.1 km) northwest of Hop Bottom. Brooklyn has a post office with ZIP code 18813, which opened on March 20, 1830.

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ZIP code18813
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Work & commute in Brooklyn

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Most working residents leave Brooklyn for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bridgewater (10%), Mehoopany (5%) and Montrose (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Bridgewater
10%
Mehoopany
5%
Montrose
4%
Scranton
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Brooklyn →

Health in Brooklyn

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≈Just like Pennsylvania

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Brooklyn tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

Endless Mountains Health SystemsMontrose · 8.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Matthew W. Stahl Memorial Health CenterMontrose · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 18826, 18824 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brooklyn →

Natural hazards in Brooklyn

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Brooklyn

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Brooklyn has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 83 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter
56° / 34°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
59° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Brooklyn →

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Nearest: Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free LibraryMontrose · 6 miles · 48 hrs a week
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