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20% of residents live below the poverty line in Clarion Township, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 74, at 1,786 acres. We don’t grade Clarion Township yet; the figures below are still real.
Where Clarion Township beats most towns.
4,116 counted in 2010 and 3,645 in 2020; an estimated 3,583 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 719 in 1850, a peak of 6,457 in 1990, 3,931 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1896 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clarion 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Clarion Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities. Since 1989, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Clarion Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by Clarion-Limestone Area SD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Clarion-Limestone Area JSHS, with 359 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion-Limestone El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 419 | B+ |
| Clarion-Limestone Area JSHSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 359 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
On this, Clarion Township is against 20% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Adults 18 to 34 are 38% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 14% of residents (21% statewide). 14% of Clarion Township residents are 65 or older.
| Clarion Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 21% | 18% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 70% are men (PA 49%).
| Clarion Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 26.3% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.1% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.3% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,600, single groups can be off by several points
Clarion Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Clarion Township’s July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Clarion Township for work: only 9% work in town. The median household income in Clarion Township is $56,000. Jobs based in Clarion Township grew to 1,106 in 2023, 78 more than in 2013.
| Clarion Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 74 | — | 1,786 |
| 2. Paul A. Weaver Community Park | 0.1 mi | 14 |
| 3. Clear Creek State Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Clarion Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 18% of adults report frequent mental distress in Clarion Township.
| Clarion Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| What stands out | Clarion Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Clarion Township; the nearest are
College town 23 of every 100 Clarion Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Clarion is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. The population was 3,931 at the 2020 census. It is located 77 miles (124 km) north-northeast of Pittsburgh along the Clarion River and is part of the Pittsburgh DMA. Clarion was settled in 1839 and incorporated in 1841. In the past, the surrounding area produced natural gas, oil, lumber and coal. It is home to the annual Autumn Leaf Festival and PennWest Clarion. The county courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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7 towns share a border with Clarion Township.
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Millcreek Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clarion | #592 | B | B+ | B | C+ | B− |
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paint Township | — | — | B+ | — | C+ | C+ |
| Monroe Township | — | — | B | — | C+ | C |
| Limestone Township | — | — | A− | — | A | C+ |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Paint Township, Monroe Township and Limestone Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Paint Township, Monroe Township and Limestone Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Clarion Township, Millcreek Township, Highland Township and Union Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Clarion Township with a neighbor →
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We don’t grade Clarion Township yet; the figures below are still real.