BuckPA
A town of 269. Nearly 62.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Buck stand out
The thing Buck does most differently from other towns.
269 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Nearly a third of Buck is conserved land
9.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dry Land Hill Parcel | 6.8 mi | 695 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 91 | 2.1 mi | 5,344 |
| 3. Bear Creek Preserve | — | 695 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Buck
Most working residents leave Buck for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wilkes-Barre (20%), Plains (9%) and Wilkes-Barre (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Buck has cold winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 15°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Buck is
Buck tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
10 miles of trails in Buck
62.5% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Buck
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Buck Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 378, making it the least populous township in the county.
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- Population
- 379
- Area
- 17 sq mi
- Area code
- 570