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PA 120 wb in Allison Twp., Aug. 2024
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Allison TownshipPA

A town of 221.

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Is Allison Township a good place to live?

Allison Township’s median household income is $106,000, above both Pennsylvania’s towns ($81,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The biggest park or preserve is Peddie Memorial Park, at 80 acres. Allison Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

221 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
FlemingtonLock HavenWoodward TownshipBald Eagle TownshipFlemingtonLock HavenWoodward TownshipBald Eagle TownshipAllison Township
Entrance to Peddie Memorial Park, Allison Twp., PA, Aug. 2024
Entrance to Peddie Memorial Park, Allison Twp., PA, Aug. 2024, 2024
Allison Township’s story

Allison Township in pictures

Census counts: 237 in 1980, 228 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and 5 maps from 1921 on.

Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Allison Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Allison Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Lock Haven Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Allison Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsKeystone Central School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereClinton County Board of ElectionsClinton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes17751, 1774517751 92% · 17745 8%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Allison Township.

Work & commute

Allison Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out

Most working residents leave Allison Township for work: only 0% work in town. 4.4% of Allison Township residents live below the poverty line, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Lock Haven (13%), Castanea Township (11%) and Williamsport (10%).

0%work in town
Allison TownshipPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line4.4%7.6%9.6%
Average trip to work24 minutes26 minutes25 minutes

Where working residents work

In Allison Township0%
Lock Haven13%
Castanea Township11%
Williamsport10%
Flemington7%
12 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Allison Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

In Allison Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

Allison Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 19° and about 30 inches of snow falls in a winter.

30″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–39°
Spring37–62°
Summer59–84°
Fall42–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Who lives here

Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall

Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 26% of residents (21% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.

39.5median age · PA 40.9
Allison TownshipPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Median age39.5 years43.2 years40.5 years
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+32%29%29%
Allison TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States

Ages · share of residents

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma4%
High school43%
Some college19%
Associate’s2%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate17%

Women and men · all residents

53% women, 47% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Allison Township
Allison TownshipPAU.S.
Under 1011.1%10.8%11.6%
10 to 1715.1%9.7%10.3%
18 to 247.4%9%9.1%
25 to 348.1%13%13.7%
35 to 4416.2%12.6%13.2%
45 to 5411.8%11.9%12.2%
55 to 648.9%13.6%12.7%
65 to 7414.8%11.4%10.2%
75 and older6.6%8.1%7%
No diploma3.9%7.9%10.4%
High school43.3%32.9%26%
Some college18.9%15.1%19.1%
Associate’s2.2%8.9%8.8%
Bachelor’s14.4%20.9%21.6%
Graduate17.2%14.3%14.1%

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points

Health

How healthy Allison Township is

Allison Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Allison Township.

Allison TownshipPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)19%17%14%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)41%38%36%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)15%14%14%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)21%19%19%
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better17 too close to call9 worse
What stands outAllison TownshipPA
More uninsured adults7.4%5.8%
More adults with COPD9.7%7.7%
More adults with heart disease8.8%7.4%
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
11.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

Moderate risk in Allison Township, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 1986, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Allison Township.

44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
44Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingStrong wind
4
paid flood claims since 1986

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

Allison Township has set aside 5% of its land for conservation

0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.

5%conserved
Allison TownshipPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Miles of trail per square mile0.1 miles per square mile0.40.4
Conserved land5%8.2%4.3%
5%
conserved · 52 of 1,033 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Peddie Memorial Park0.1 mi80

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

2
homes sold in May

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Allison Township

17pages on Allison Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Allison Township; the nearest are

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Allison Township for work

Where Allison Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

13% → Lock Haven Lock Haven 13% 11% → Castanea Township Castanea Township 11% 10% → Williamsport Williamsport 10% 7% → Flemington Flemington 7% 4% → College Township College Township 4% 4% → Porter Township Porter Township 4% Allison Township · 0% stay
13jobs based in Allison Township
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Allison Township

Township in Pennsylvania, US

Allison Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 228 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
1.6 sq mi

Questions about Allison Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Allison Township, PA a good place to live?

Allison Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.