2011 · Church along PA Route 477 near Rosecrans · Wikimedia Commons
Wayne’s story
Wayne in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
WaynePA
A town of 1,253. Nearly 60.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
1,253
−12.9% since 2010
Median home value
$221K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
50.9
years
Jobs based here
598
Balanced
What makes Wayne stand out
The thing Wayne does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,253 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Pine CreekDunnstableCrawfordMcElhattanCastaneaLamarGreeneNippenoseWayne
Wayne’s report card
Now in Wayne
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Residents weigh in
Wayne is #47 of 927 in PA for “Wettest”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Wayne’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Clear
H 0° · L 61°
Local news
All →- Fearless Restaurants Replacing Former Bertucci's in Wayne with New Italian Eatery Martini & Rozdelco.today · Aug 11
- Anthony Wayne Theater Names Jennifer L. Carlson Executive DirectorPRWeb · Jul 29
- Wayne's new sourdough bakery got its start in a Main Line living roomInquirer.com · Jul 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wayne. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Wayne is conserved land
46 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
60.1%conserved
60.1%
conserved · 8,739 of 14,551 acres
46 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
#162
most conserved land in PA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keller Reservoir | 23 mi | 2,803 |
| 2. Bald Eagle State Forest | 15.1 mi | 4,141 |
| 3. Tiadaghton State Forest | 3.4 mi | 1,684 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
How healthy Wayne is
Wayne beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
5 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better4 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Wayne | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 58.9% | 64.4% |
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
5.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Wayne has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring37–60°
Summer58–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wayne
Most working residents leave Wayne for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lock Haven (11%), Williamsport (7%) and Castanea (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wayne3%
Lock Haven11%
Williamsport7%
Castanea6%
Flemington6%
18 mi
median commute distance
598
jobs based in Wayne
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
33
paid flood claims since 1983
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A shrinking town
Wayne has shrunk 12.9% since 2010
1,666 people in 2010; 1,253 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
About Wayne
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Wayne Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 1,476, down from 1,666 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,451
- Area
- 23 sq mi
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