Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Colley Township, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Colley Township. 43% of the land in Colley Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 66, at 7,833 acres. Colley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Colley Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 3 maps from 1934 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Colley 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 Colley Township.
11 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Colley Township’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 13 | 4.8 mi | 6,881 |
| 2. Ricketts Glen State Park | 0.4 mi | 636 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 66 | 0.1 mi | 7,833 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
7.4% of residents are under 18 in Colley Township. Children under 18 are 7% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). The median age in Colley Township is 52.4 years.
| Colley Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7.4% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 52.4 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
44% women, 56% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.6 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 84% are men (PA 51%).
| Colley Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 23.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.5% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 47.1% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.5% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.9% | 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 600, single groups can be off by several points
Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 1 have a lower January low than Colley Township. Colley Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Colley Township for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Colley Township has added 203 jobs, to 214 in 2023. The top destinations are Mehoopany Township (8%), Laporte (8%) and New York (6%).
| Colley Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Colley Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 40% of Colley Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Colley Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| What stands out | Colley Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Colley Township. Close and well known come first.
9 mi State parkRicketts Glen State Park
33 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
14 mi State parkWorlds End State Park
19 mi MuseumFrench Azilum32 mi Theme parkRocky Glen Park
34 mi Ski areaMontage Mountain Ski Area25 runs · 998 ft verticalRicketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Worlds End State Park: Nicholas, CC BY 2.0 · French Azilum: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Montage Mountain Ski Area: Montage Mountain Resorts, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Colley Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Colley Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
43.1% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Colley Township is a township in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 626 at the 2020 census. The village of Lopez is located in the township.
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Colley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
