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Mohnton

A borough of 2,922 people in Pennsylvania
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Conserved land5.4%26 of 489 acres
Trails1.5 mi1.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves19 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Mohnsville, Pennsylvania 18981898
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Mohnsville, Pennsylvania 1898, 1898

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About Mohnton

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1846Established
2,927Population
0.8 sq miArea
489 ftElevation

Mohnton is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It had a population of 2,927 in the 2020 census. It was first settled by Benjamin Mohn in 1846 and later it was officially incorporated as a borough in 1907.

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Living in Mohnton

Housing in Mohnton

$400K▲ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mohnton home is worth about $400,000, up 4.3% in a year, 38% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Mohnton

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Mohnton's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Mohnton 0
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Mohnton 5.1
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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Work & commute in Mohnton

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Most working residents leave Mohnton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Reading (10%), Wyomissing (5%) and Cumru (5%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Reading
10%
Wyomissing
5%
Cumru
5%
Spring
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mohnton →

Health in Mohnton

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1better than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 4 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Reading HospitalWest Reading · 3.6 mi · ER
Berks Community Health Center at OakbrookReading · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mohnton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mohnton →

Natural hazards in Mohnton

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Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mohnton →

Climate in Mohnton

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Mohnton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Mifflin Community LibraryShillington · 1.5 miles · 45 hrs a week

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Pennwyn Mohnton Pennwyn
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