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Upper Frederick

A township of 3,707 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land28%1,793 of 6,458 acres
Trails7.9 mi0.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2484 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Conrad Grubb Homestead

Conrad Grubb Homestead

Building · on the Register since 1973

Conrad Grubb Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 19, 1973. It is significant for its industry, architecture and agriculture at the local level.

5 on the National Register · 1 National Historic Landmark · #88 in PAHistoric places →
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About Upper Frederick

Township in Pennsylvania, US
3,703Population
10.1 sq miArea
259 ftElevation

Upper Frederick Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,703 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Upper Frederick

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Most working residents leave Upper Frederick for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (7%), Upper Gwynedd (3%) and Lower Salford (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Philadelphia
7%
Upper Gwynedd
3%
Lower Salford
3%
Upper Providence
3%

Health in Upper Frederick

Compared with Pennsylvania

2better than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Pottstown HospitalPottstown · 7.1 mi · ER
Community Health & Dental Care Heritage Dr. Ste 802Pottstown · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 18074, 18054, 19473 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Upper Frederick →

Natural hazards in Upper Frederick

18
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Upper Frederick →

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Upper Frederick has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
63° / 40°Spring
85° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Upper Frederick →

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Nearest: Perkiomen Valley Library, Inc.Schwenksville · 4.5 miles · 46 hrs a week
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