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Upper Leacock

A township of 8,939 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land16%1,905 of 11,614 acres
Trails0.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2213 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Upper Leacock

Township in Pennsylvania, US
8,921Population
18.1 sq miArea

Upper Leacock Township is a township in east central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,949 at the 2020 census. The Mascot Roller Mills and Pinetown Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Living in Upper Leacock

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Care nearby

Lancaster General HospitalLancaster · 6.9 mi · ER
Lancaster Grandview PlazaLancaster · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17540, 17505, 17601 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Upper Leacock →

Natural hazards in Upper Leacock

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🏚️ Earthquakes
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School Grade B+

The public schools Upper Leacock’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Pequea Valley Public LibraryIntercourse · 5 miles · 44 hrs a week
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