Upper YoderPA
A town of 5,081, settled in 1820. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
What makes Upper Yoder stand out
The 3 things Upper Yoder does most differently from other towns.
Commonwealth Technical Institute calls Upper Yoder home
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Upper Yoder’s public schools outperform 75% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Upper Yoder’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont Hilltop JSHS | 7–12 | 689 | B |
15.4% of Upper Yoder is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 42 | 5.2 mi | 625 |
| 2. Laurel Ridge State Park | — | 8 |
Most working residents commute out of Upper Yoder
Most working residents leave Upper Yoder for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Johnstown (24%), Richland (13%) and Lower Yoder (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 5% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Upper Yoder has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 65 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Upper Yoder is
Upper Yoder beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Upper Yoder | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 14.5% |
95% of working residents leave Upper Yoder for work
Where Upper Yoder’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Upper Yoder
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Upper Yoder Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,449 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1820
- Population
- 5,147
- Area
- 12 sq mi
Upper Yoder’s neighbors
10 towns share a border with Upper Yoder.