Monroe TownshipPA
A town of 1,299. Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns.
What makes Monroe Township stand out
The 2 things Monroe Township does most differently from other towns.
1,299 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Monroe Township. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Monroe Township
Most working residents leave Monroe Township for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Bedford Township (9%), Cumberland (6%) and West Providence Township (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Monroe Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Monroe Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 7.7% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Monroe Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
15.3% of Monroe Township is conserved land
64 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 97 | 17.2 mi | 4,152 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 49 | 8.6 mi | 3,332 |
| 3. Buchanan State Forest | 1.9 mi | 713 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Monroe Township for work
Where Monroe Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Monroe Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Monroe Township is a township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,398 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,393
- Area
- 87 sq mi