A town of 1,410. Nearly 36.4% of it is conserved land.
The thing Main does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Main. Another town gets a different order.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 58 | 1.2 mi | 3,336 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Main for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomsburg (12%), Mahoning (12%) and Hemlock (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Main has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Main's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Main tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
Where Main’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Main Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,272 at the 2020 census. Main Township was settled in 1772 and incorporated in 1844. The iron industry was once preeminent in the township.
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