Anthony Wayne Cook Mansion · National Register of Historic Places
Barnett Township’s story
172 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1854Barnett Township is settled
Barnett TownshipPA
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
288
2025 Census estimate · −6.2% since 2020
Median home value
$148K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
64.6
years
Jobs based here
47
A commuter town
Is Barnett Township a good place to live?
Barnett Township’s median age is 64.6 years, above both the Pennsylvania town median (43.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 3 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Barnett Township. 27% of the land in Barnett Township is conserved, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (8.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Cook Forest State Park, at 1,862 acres with 6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Barnett Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Barnett Township stand out
Where Barnett Township beats most towns.
Small town
288 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Barnett TownshipMillstone TownshipFarmington TownshipJenks TownshipBarnett Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Barnett Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barnett Township, and how to reach them.
PowerUnited Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Barnett Township’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereForest County Board of ElectionsForest County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes16239, 15828, 16217, 1626016239 43% · 15828 40% · 16217 14% · 16260 3%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 Barnett Township.
Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Barnett Township is conserved land
16 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
27.1%conserved
27.1%
conserved · 5,934 of 21,863 acres
16 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cook Forest State Park | 6 mi | 1,862 |
| 2. Cherry Creek WMA | 2.2 mi | 664 |
| 3. Collin Pines Wilderness Managment Area | 2 mi | 353 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Barnett Township has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Barnett Township for work: only 0% work in town. Barnett Township’s average trip to work is 18 minutes. The top destinations are Jenks Township (14%), Kane (4%) and Foxburg (2%).
0%work in town
| Barnett Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Barnett Township0%
Jenks Township14%
Kane4%
Foxburg2%
Brookville2%
59 mi
median commute distance
47
jobs based in Barnett Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Barnett Township
Barnett Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Barnett Township is 81°F.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–36°
Spring34–58°
Summer55–79°
Fall40–61°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Barnett Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Barnett Township.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightning
5
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Barnett Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
43% of Barnett Township adults have high blood pressure. Barnett Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 21% of Barnett Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Barnett Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better11 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Barnett Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.3% | 7.7% |
Penn Highlands Brookville
14.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Barnett Township
17pages on Barnett Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Barnett Township; the nearest are
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBoisUniversity or college · Public · DuBois26.2 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-TitusvilleCommunity college · Public · Titusville32.5 mi$11,918 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Barnett Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Barnett Township for work
Where Barnett Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
47jobs based in Barnett Township
0%of working residents work in town
59 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Barnett Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Barnett Township
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Barnett Township is a township in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 309 at the 2020 census, down from 361 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1854
- Area
- 34 sq mi
Questions about Barnett Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Barnett Township, PA a good place to live?
Barnett Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.