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Upper Bern

A township of 1,909 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Map of Upper Bern: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land50%5,653 of 11,286 acres
Trails8.8 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves42,961 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Upper Bern

Township in Pennsylvania, US
1,606Population
18.2 sq miArea
479 ftElevation

Upper Bern Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,734 at the 2010 census.

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Most working residents leave Upper Bern for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Tilden (6%), Maxatawny (5%) and Hamburg (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Tilden
6%
Maxatawny
5%
Hamburg
5%
Reading
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Upper Bern →

Health in Upper Bern

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≈Just like Pennsylvania

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Upper Bern tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

Penn State Health St. JosephReading · 11.2 mi · ER
Keystone Agricultural Worker Program - BerksReading · 13.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 19526, 19506, 19541 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Upper Bern →

Natural hazards in Upper Bern

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

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

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

40° / 23°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Bernville Area Community LibraryBernville · 5.8 miles · 45 hrs a week

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