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Eldred
A township of 713 people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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Parks & trails →Conserved land39%5,494 of 14,162 acres
Trails6.9 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Eldred
Township in Pennsylvania, US713Population
22.2 sq miArea
Eldred Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Settled in 1805 and incorporated in 1849 from part of Upper Mahantongo Township, it is named for Judge Nathaniel Eldred. The population was 710 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Eldred
Compared with Pennsylvania
≈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: Eldred tracks Pennsylvania closely.
Care nearby
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson StreetPottsville · 16.1 mi · ER
Shamokin Health CenterShamokin · 6.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17964, 17941 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Eldred →
Natural hazards in Eldred
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes
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