US Route 6 - Pennsylvania, 2006
Hamlin Township’s story
182 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1844Hamlin Township is settled
Hamlin TownshipPA
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA · CC BY 2.0
Population
665
2025 Census estimate · −3.3% since 2020
Median home value
$105K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
54.0
years
Jobs based here
289
Balanced
Is Hamlin Township a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 1,038 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower January low than Hamlin Township. 39% of the land in Hamlin Township is conserved, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (8.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is State Game Lands Number 62, 2,306 acres with 2.4 miles of trail. Hamlin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hamlin Township stand out
Where Hamlin Township beats most towns.
Small town
665 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lafayette TownshipSergeant TownshipWetmore TownshipKeating TownshipHamlin Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hamlin Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hamlin Township, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterHazel Hurst Water Company1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hamlin 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 hereMcKean County Board of ElectionsMcKean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes16735, 16733, 16749, 1674016735 44% · 16733 29% · 16749 18% · 16740 9%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 Hamlin Township.
Outdoors
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Hamlin Township
124 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Hamlin Township’s trail density is 1.9 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
39.1%conserved
39.1%
conserved · 16,155 of 41,284 acres
124 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kinzua Bridge State Park | 2.8 mi | 269 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 62 | 2.4 mi | 2,306 |
| 3. Elk State Forest | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Hamlin Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hamlin Township.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
A typical July afternoon in Hamlin Township is cooler than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Hamlin Township’s July high is 78°F. Hamlin Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain.
93″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring32–55°
Summer53–77°
Fall38–58°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 24
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hamlin Township
Most working residents leave Hamlin Township for work: only 5% work in town. The median household income in Hamlin Township is $51,000. Since 2013, Hamlin Township has added 128 jobs, to 289 in 2023.
5%work in town
| Hamlin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hamlin Township5%
Bradford9%
Kane9%
Bradford Township6%
Smethport5%
17 mi
median commute distance
289
jobs based in Hamlin Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Hamlin Township is
Hamlin Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Hamlin Township.
| Hamlin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Hamlin Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| More smokers | 19.8% | 15.8% |
UPMC Kane
6.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 13 attractions →Kinzua Bridge State Park and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hamlin Township. Close and well known come first.
in town State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
17 mi DamKinzua Dam
16 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
28 mi State parkAllegany State Park39 mi Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft vertical
38 mi MuseumLucille Ball-Desi Arnaz CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hamlin Township
17pages on Hamlin Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hamlin Township; the nearest are
University of Pittsburgh-BradfordUniversity or college · Public · Bradford16.7 mi$14,770 in-state tuitionNorthern Pennsylvania Regional CollegeCommunity college · Public · Warren24.1 mi$4,440 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Hamlin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Hamlin Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Hamlin Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 681 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1844
- Area
- 79 sq mi
Questions about Hamlin Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hamlin Township, PA a good place to live?
Hamlin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.