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Delaware

A township of 1,682 people in Juniata County, Pennsylvania
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Map of Delaware: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land7.8%1,492 of 19,160 acres
Trails4.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3887 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Bridge over Delaware River, Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania1911
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Bridge over Delaware River, Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania, 1911

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About Delaware

Township in Pennsylvania, US
1,610Population
29.9 sq miArea

Delaware Township is a township in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,610 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Delaware for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Walker (11%), Fermanagh (7%) and Harrisburg (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Walker
11%
Fermanagh
7%
Harrisburg
6%
Fayette
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Delaware →

Health in Delaware

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1worse than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 4 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Geisinger-Lewistown HospitalLewistown · 19.5 mi · ER
Perry CountyNewport · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17094, 17059, 17049 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Delaware →

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Delaware →

Climate in Delaware

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Delaware 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
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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The public schools Delaware’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Nearest: Newport Public LibraryNewport · 8.6 miles · 43 hrs a week

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