Farming Valley (1), 2012
Granville Township’s story
195 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 2 maps from 1943 on.
- 1831Granville Township is settled
Granville TownshipPA
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0
Population
879
2025 Census estimate · −0.5% since 2020
Median home value
$198K
Census ACS
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Jobs based here
36
A commuter town
Is Granville Township a good place to live?
15% of residents live below the poverty line in Granville Township, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Granville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Granville Township stand out
Where Granville Township beats most towns.
Small town
879 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
West Burlington TownshipTroy TownshipLeroy TownshipFranklin TownshipGranville Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Granville Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Granville Township, and how to reach them.
PowerClaverack Rural Elec Coop18.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers67% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Granville 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 hereBradford County Board of ElectionsBradford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP codes16926, 17724, 1694716926 83% · 17724 10% · 16947 7%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 Granville Township.
Work & commute
Most of Granville Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Granville Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Troy (7%), Towanda (7%) and Troy Township (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
1%work in town
| Granville Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Granville Township1%
Troy7%
Towanda7%
Troy Township6%
Wysox Township4%
19 mi
median commute distance
36
jobs based in Granville Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Granville Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 21 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Granville Township.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
21
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Granville Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Granville Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Granville Township’s July high is 80°F, below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–34°
Spring33–56°
Summer55–78°
Fall39–59°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Granville Township’s adults have high blood pressure
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Granville Township. Granville Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 13% of adults have diabetes in Granville Township.
| Granville Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better13 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Granville Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 14.5% |
Troy Community Hospital
6.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Granville Township
16pages on Granville Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Granville Township; the nearest are
Elmira CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Elmira, NY26.9 mi$38,976 tuitionSUNY Corning Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Corning, NY33.3 mi$6,534 in-state tuitionPennsylvania College of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Williamsport36.9 mi$18,240 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Granville Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Granville Township for work
Where Granville Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
36jobs based in Granville Township
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Granville Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Granville Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 896 at the 2020 census. Children residing in the township are assigned to attend the Troy Area School District.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 25 sq mi
Questions about Granville Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Granville Township, PA a good place to live?
Granville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.