A town of 1,302. Nearly 40.6% of it is conserved land.
The thing Clifton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Clifton. Another town gets a different order.
16 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 135 | 5.5 mi | 2,360 |
| 2. Pinchot State Forest | 3.1 mi | 1,622 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 312 | — | 75 |
Most working residents leave Clifton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Scranton (13%), Covington (9%) and Dunmore (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Clifton has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 15°.
Clifton beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Clifton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11% | 14.5% |
40.6% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Clifton Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,494 at the 2020 census.
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