Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
35% of residents live below the poverty line in Friendsville, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 4 have a lower January low than Friendsville. Friendsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Friendsville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 185 in 1850, a peak of 223 in 1870, 101 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Friendsville, 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 Friendsville.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 2006, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Friendsville.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
At 79°F, Friendsville’s July high is below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Friendsville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Friendsville beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Friendsville.
| Friendsville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Friendsville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 7.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Friendsville. Close and well known come first.
40 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
14 mi Stadium & arenaBroome County Veterans Memorial Arena
19 mi MuseumFrench Azilum29 mi Ski areaElk Mountain Ski Resort28 runs · 908 ft vertical12 mi Zoo & aquariumBinghamton Zoo at Ross Park
39 mi National park siteUpper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River380K visitors a yearSteamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena: Bmoore2009 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · French Azilum: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River: Jet Lowe (edited by Mitchazenia), Public domain
1 within 15 miles of the center of Friendsville
About 1 of every 100 Friendsville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Friendsville is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census.
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Friendsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
