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A township of 1,570 people in Perry County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land5.9%454 of 7,746 acres
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Parks & preserves2289 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Township in Pennsylvania, US
1,231Population
12 sq miArea

Watts Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,233 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Watts for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (11%), Penn (7%) and Lower Paxton (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Harrisburg
11%
Penn
7%
Lower Paxton
5%
Hampden
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Watts →

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Care nearby

Penn State Health Hampden Medical CenterEnola · 11.6 mi · ER
Perry CountyNewport · 6.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 17020, 17069 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Watts →

Natural hazards in Watts

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Watts →

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Watts has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Johnson Memorial LibraryMillersburg · 5.6 miles · 21 hrs a week
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