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Juniata

A township of 1,814 people in Perry County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land5%673 of 13,433 acres
Trails4.6 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1371 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Juniata

Township in Pennsylvania, US
1,537Population
21 sq miArea

Juniata Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,530.

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Most working residents leave Juniata for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (7%), Newport (5%) and Hampden (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Harrisburg
7%
Newport
5%
Hampden
4%
Silver Spring
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Juniata →

Health in Juniata

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≈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: Juniata tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

Penn State Health Hampden Medical CenterEnola · 17.4 mi · ER
Perry CountyNewport · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17074, 17024 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Juniata →

Natural hazards in Juniata

67
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves💨 Strong wind
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Juniata 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° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Bloomfield Public LibraryNew Bloomfield · 4 miles · 40 hrs a week
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