Choconut TownshipPA
A town of 681, settled in 1829.
Is Choconut Township a good place to live?
30% of residents are 65 or older in Choconut Township, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (18%). Only 10 of the 1,038 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower January low than Choconut Township. Choconut Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
681 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Choconut Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Choconut Township, and how to reach them.
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 Choconut Township.
The schools Choconut Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Montrose Area SD. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choconut Valley El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 251 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Choconut Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Choconut Township for work: only 3% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Choconut Township, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Choconut Township has added 64 jobs, to 93 in 2023.
| Choconut Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Choconut Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Choconut Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A typical July afternoon in Choconut Township is cooler than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
The July high in Choconut Township is 80°F. Choconut Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Choconut Township is
Choconut Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Choconut Township.
| Choconut Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| What stands out | Choconut Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, less of Choconut Township is conserved land
0.2% of the land in Choconut Township is conserved. 7.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Choconut Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 140 | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Choconut Township. Close and well known come first.
11 mi Stadium & arenaBroome County Veterans Memorial Arena39 mi Ski areaGreek Peak Mountain Resort43 runs · 828 ft vertical
22 mi MuseumFrench Azilum28 mi Ski areaElk Mountain Ski Resort28 runs · 908 ft vertical10 mi Zoo & aquariumBinghamton Zoo at Ross Park
37 mi National park siteUpper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River380K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena: Bmoore2009 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · French Azilum: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River: Jet Lowe (edited by Mitchazenia), Public domain
Everything we know about Choconut Township
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Choconut Township
About 1 of every 100 Choconut Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
97% of working residents leave Choconut Township for work
Where Choconut Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Choconut Township
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Choconut Township is a township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 684 at the 2020 census. It is named for the native tribe of Choconut, or Ochugnut people, who settled the area prior to European/American settlers.
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- Area
- 20 sq mi
Questions about Choconut Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Choconut Township, PA a good place to live?
Choconut Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.