Codorus Forge and Furnace Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Hellam’s story
305 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1721Hellam is settled
HellamPA
A town of 5,953, settled in 1721. Nearly 21.7% of it is conserved land.
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Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0
Population
5,953
−2% since 2010
Median home value
$228K
Census ACS
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
42.8
years
Jobs based here
2,392
Balanced
What makes Hellam stand out
The 3 things Hellam does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#178 most conserved land in PA
33 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
21.7% of the town is conserved land.
Codorus Forge and Furnace Historic DistrictHistory
Settled in 1721
1 place on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 305 years.
100 U.S. towns● Hellam
Safety
Safer than 89%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Hellam’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hellam. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
21.7% of Hellam is conserved land
33 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
#183for trails in PA
21.7%
conserved · 3,898 of 17,973 acres
33 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
#178
most conserved land in PA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rocky Ridge County Park | 13.6 mi | 393 |
| 2. Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve | 7.9 mi | 794 |
| 3. Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve | 5.3 mi | 246 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns
Hellam reports less crime per resident than 89% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hellam0.6
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hellam1.1
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
89th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
75th
percentile among PA towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Hellam’s public schools outperform 54% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Hellam’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kreutz Creek El Sch | K–5 | 320 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hellam
Most working residents leave Hellam for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are York (9%), Springettsbury (8%) and East Hempfield (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hellam5%
York9%
Springettsbury8%
East Hempfield5%
West Manchester4%
11 mi
median commute distance
2,392
jobs based in Hellam
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hellam has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring41–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall45–65°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Hellam is
Hellam tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
5 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better5 too close to call0 worse
Wellspan York Hospital
8.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
111
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Hellam
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Hellam Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania. The population was 5,939 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1739 as the first township in the area, and it originally included the entirety of modern York and Adams counties. Fire department services are provided jointly by the Hallam and Wrightsville fire departments.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1721
- Population
- 5,923
- Area
- 28 sq mi
Hellam’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Hellam.
West HempfieldEast DonegalEast ManchesterLower WindsorWrightsvilleSpringettsburyConoyManorHellam