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Leacock

A township of 5,669 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land14%1,830 of 13,129 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2323 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Leacock

Leacock-Leola-Bareville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 6,625. The area is heavily populated by the Amish and Mennonites. Bareville is often named in lists of "delightfully-named towns" in Pennsylvania Dutchland, along with Intercourse, Blue Ball, Lititz, Mount Joy, Bird-in-Hand and Paradise.

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Living in Leacock

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About one in 4 of Leacock’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Earl (7%), Salisbury (6%) and Paradise (5%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Earl
7%
Salisbury
6%
Paradise
5%
Upper Leacock
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Leacock →

Health in Leacock

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2worse than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lancaster General HospitalLancaster · 9.9 mi · ER
New Holland DentalNew Holland · 4.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17529, 17572, 17505 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leacock →

Natural hazards in Leacock

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🏚️ Earthquakes
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Leacock has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 45°Fall
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School Grade C+

The public schools Leacock’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 58% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Leacock’s library

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Pequea Valley Public Library31 Center Street · part of Intercourse Library
E-books44 hrs a week
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