South of St Marys on PA255, 2015
Fox Township’s story
Fox Township in pictures
Census counts: 3,734 in 2000, 3,577 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
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Fox TownshipPA
A town of 3,495. 2.1 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Pennsylvania town.
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Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
3,495
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$171K
Census ACS
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
1,354
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#485 of 1032 in PA
Is Fox Township a good place to live?
Fox Township gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $171K for a typical one, or 2.6 years of the St. Marys area’s $66K median household income. It grades B+ overall, 485th among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns. 26% of the land in Fox Township is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Elk State Forest, 6,183 acres with 4 miles of trail. Only 3 of Pennsylvania’s 1,717 towns score higher on civic life.
What makes Fox Township stand out
Where Fox Township beats most towns.
How Fox Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Fox Township is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 1.1% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income$75K median household incomeBOpen →HealthPenn Highlands Elk 7.8 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 45% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 79° summer afternoons, 53″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 44.6; 26% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fox Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fox Township, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterSt Marys Area Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers85% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Fox Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereElk County Board of ElectionsElk County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes15846, 15831, 15857, 1586815846 88% · 15831 6% · 15857 3% · 15868 3%Census 2020
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 Fox Township.
Fox Township trades workers with St. Marys and other neighbors and is healthier than St. Marys and its other neighbors.
OutdoorsB+
Nearly a quarter of Fox Township is conserved land
33 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
#419for trails in PA
26%
conserved · 11,134 of 42,765 acres
33 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elk State Forest | 4 mi | 6,183 |
| 2. Moshannon State Forest | 2.2 mi | 2,359 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 44 | — | 1,486 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB−
Fox Township’s schools rank behind 52% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Saint Marys Area SD. Its one school is below.
48%of PA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Twp El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 231 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Climate
In Fox Township, a typical July afternoon runs cooler than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Fox Township’s July high is 79°F, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Fox Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–34°
Spring34–57°
Summer55–78°
Fall39–59°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in three of Fox Township’s working residents commute to St. Marys
Fox Township has about as many jobs (1,354) as working residents, but only 226 people both live and work here. The average commute takes 19.7 minutes, against 26.3 across Pennsylvania.
Most working residents leave Fox Township for work: only 16% work in town. Fox Township’s average trip to work is 20 minutes. Jobs based in Fox Township grew to 1,354 in 2023, 72 more than in 2013.
16%work in town
| Fox Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Fox Township16%
St. Marys30%
Ridgway Township8%
Ridgway4%
DuBois4%
9 mi
median commute distance
1,354
jobs based in Fox Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 20% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. Fox Township has lost 2.3% of its people since 2020, down to 3,495 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
44.6median age · PA 40.9
| Fox Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 29% | 29% |
Fox TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school43%
Some college13%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
40% women, 60% men
About 147 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.9 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 87% are men (PA 51%).
| Fox Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.5% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.7% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.9% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,500, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Fox Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 2006, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Fox Township.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightning
4
paid flood claims since 2006
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
Fox Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Its B− for health tops all 5 graded neighbors; St. Marys (C+) comes closest.
Fox Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 38% of Fox Township adults have obesity.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Fox Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better22 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Fox Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 35.4% | 30.4% |
Penn Highlands Elk
7.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
43rd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fox Township
18pages on Fox Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Fox Township
About 3 of every 100 Fox Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Fox Township
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Fox Township is a township in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,577 at the 2020 census, down from 3,630 in 2010. The township includes the unincorporated communities of Gardner Hill, Kylers Corners, Toby, Coal Hollow, Fairview, Paine, Kersey, Dagus, Dagus Mines, Earlyville, and Shelvey.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 67 sq mi
- Area code
- 814
Fox Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Fox Township.
Jay TownshipSt. MarysHuston TownshipHorton TownshipRidgway TownshipFox Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Township | #485 | B+ | A | — | B− | B− |
| Jay Township | — | — | A+ | — | B− | C |
| St. Marys | #560 | B | A | B | B− | C+ |
| Huston Township | — | — | B+ | — | B | C |
| Horton Township | — | — | A+ | — | A | C+ |
| Ridgway Township | — | — | A+ | — | A | C |
Jay Township, Huston Township, Horton Township and Ridgway Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Fox Township, Jay Township, Huston Township, Horton Township and Ridgway Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Fox Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Fox Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fox Township, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Fox Township grades B+ overall, better than 67% of U.S. towns and #485 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B− for health and B− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Fox Township, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Marys, PA area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.