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44 people call this town in Pennsylvania home.
Elk Township’s age of the median resident is 62.3 years, above both the Pennsylvania town median (43.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 8 of the 1,038 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower January low than Elk Township. 93% of the land in Elk Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Tioga State Forest, 41,750 acres with 75.9 miles of trail. Elk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 51 in 2000, 45 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 3 maps from 1947 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Elk Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Elk Township.
92 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. Elk Township’s density of trails stands at 1.3 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tioga State Forest | 75.9 mi | 41,750 |
| 2. Pine Creek Gorge Natural Area | 11.3 mi | 2,033 |
| 3. Reynolds Spring Natural Area | 2.5 mi | 1,294 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Elk Township’s FEMA risk score is 80 of 100. 90% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elk Township brings cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 79°, January nights drop to 15° and about 57 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Elk Township, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes. Of 26 CDC measures, Elk Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 and trails it on 9. Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Elk Township.
| Elk Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Elk Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.5% | 79.2% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.2% | 85.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.1% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Elk Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Elk Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
92.9% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Elk Township is a township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 45 at the 2020 census, and 49 at the 2010 census. There were five children under the age of 19 years.
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Elk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.