A town of 1,762. Nearly 55.2% of it is conserved land.
The thing Elk does most differently from other towns.
55.2% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
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Ordered by what stands out in Elk. Another town gets a different order.
8.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chrome Serpentine Barrens | 3.7 mi | 221 |
| 2. Big Elk Creek State Park | 3.2 mi | 931 |
| 3. Lower Chrome Serpentine Barrens | — | 60 |
Most working residents leave Elk for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (4%), Oxford (4%) and East Nottingham (3%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Elk has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Elk tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
Where Elk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Elk Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,681 at the 2010 census.
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3 towns share a border with Elk.