Lower Yoder TownshipPA
A town of 2,207, settled in 1820. Nearly 59.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Lower Yoder Township stand out
The 3 things Lower Yoder Township does most differently from other towns.
Lower Yoder Township has shrunk 11.5% since 2010
2,699 people in 2010; 2,207 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Nearly a third of Lower Yoder Township is conserved land
42 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Laurel Ridge State Park | 20.3 mi | 2,963 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 42 | 14.6 mi | 1,741 |
| 3. Stackhouse Park | — | 253 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.
Lower Yoder Township’s public schools outperform 14% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Lower Yoder Township’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 86% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown El Sch | PK–4 | 1,133 | C− |
Older than Pennsylvania overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 38% of residents (20% statewide); children under 18 are 5% of residents (21% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Lower Yoder Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.4% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 19.7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.6% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11.1% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lower Yoder Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 80 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Lower Yoder Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Lower Yoder Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 7.7% |
Most working residents commute out of Lower Yoder Township
Most working residents leave Lower Yoder Township for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Johnstown (27%), Richland Township (11%) and Upper Yoder Township (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Where working residents work
42 miles of trails in Lower Yoder Township
59.1% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Lower Yoder Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Lower Yoder Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,699 at the 2010 census, down from 3,029 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1820
- Population
- 2,388
- Area
- 13 sq mi
Lower Yoder Township’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Lower Yoder Township.