179 years in pictures
Census counts: 312 in 1900, 148 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 1890 and 4 maps from 1932 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1847Eagles Mere is settled
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Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
65% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Eagles Mere, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 29% and U.S. towns at 29%. No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a higher median age than Eagles Mere. Eagles Mere’s trail density is 1.6 miles per square mile, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Its National Register listings include Eagles Mere Historic District and Eagles Mere Historic District (Boundary Increase). Eagles Mere has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Eagles Mere beats most towns.
Census counts: 312 in 1900, 148 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 1890 and 4 maps from 1932 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eagles Mere, 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 Eagles Mere.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The July high in Eagles Mere is 78°F. Eagles Mere has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Eagles Mere for work: only 14% work in town. Eagles Mere’s median household income is $104,000. The top destinations are Laporte (12%), Williamsport (8%) and Clinton Township (6%).
| Eagles Mere | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 6.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
3.6 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is Eagles Mere Conservancy, 144 acres with 2 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eagles Mere Conservancy | 2 mi | 144 |
| 2. Loyalsock State Forest | 0.3 mi | 46 |
| 3. The Dell | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
19% of adults have diabetes in Eagles Mere. No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Eagles Mere. 22% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Eagles Mere.
| Eagles Mere | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Eagles Mere | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.6% | 18.3% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 13.9% | 16.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 14.8% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Eagles Mere; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Eagles Mere residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Eagles Mere is a borough in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census.
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Eagles Mere 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.
2 notable people were born here, including Johnny Bent and Joseph Marshall Francis.