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Hemlock TownshipPA
A town of 2,326.
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Population
2,326
2025 Census estimate · +5.1% since 2020
Median home value
$278K
Census ACS
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
3,213
A job hub
Is Hemlock Township a good place to live?
The best of Hemlock Township’s subject grades are a B+ for civic life and incomes. Hemlock Township’s property crime rate is 24.6 per 1,000 residents, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (5.7) and U.S. towns (9.9). Only 93 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns score lower on the outdoors. Hemlock Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Hemlock Township stand out
Where Hemlock Township beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here3,213
Residents who work991
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Hemlock Township4.5
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical PA town3.7
Civic lifeB+
23% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Pennsylvania town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,164 people come to Hemlock Township for work
Where Hemlock Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,213jobs based in Hemlock Township
5%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Hemlock Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Hemlock Township is from typical.
Jobs & income$89K median household incomeB+Open →HealthGeisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital 3.7 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $278K, 4.3 years of the Bloomsburg area’s $65K median household incomeC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landDOpen →History1 notable person born hereB−Open →Civic life4.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hemlock Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hemlock Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVeolia Water Pa Inc BloomsburgNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers82% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offBloomsburg Compost Site, 3 miOpenStreetMap
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 hereColumbia County Board of ElectionsColumbia County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes17815, 1782117815 91% · 17821 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 Hemlock Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 3.2 jobs for every working resident, Hemlock Township draws in 3,164 commuters
Most working residents leave Hemlock Township for work: only 5% work in town. 14% of Hemlock Township residents live below the poverty line, above both the Pennsylvania town median (7.6%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Hemlock Township grew to 3,213 in 2023, 1,052 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Hemlock Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 16% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hemlock Township5%
Mahoning Township16%
Bloomsburg12%
Scott Township4%
South Centre Township4%
9 mi
median commute distance
3,213
jobs based in Hemlock Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
Hemlock Township’s public schools trail 55% of Pennsylvania districts
Its one school is below.
45%of PA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Christian School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 240 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hemlock Township
Hemlock Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Hemlock Township’s July high is 83°F.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Hemlock Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Hemlock Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 30% of adults have high blood pressure in Hemlock Township.
63%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Hemlock Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 11% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better21 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Hemlock Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 7% | 5.8% |
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
3.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Safety
Crime reported in Hemlock Township
Hemlock Township's reported crime rate is well above Pennsylvania's. The violent crime rate in Hemlock Township is 0.2 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hemlock Township0.2
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hemlock Township24.6
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
120
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. 16% of Hemlock Township residents are 65 or older. Hemlock Township has grown 5.1% since 2020, to 2,326 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
41.7median age · PA 40.9
| Hemlock Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 21% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
Hemlock TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school36%
Some college19%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 136 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.8 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Hemlock Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 16.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.3% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.1% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,300, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Hemlock Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 256 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hemlock Township.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
256
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 59 of 11,226 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fernville Family Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hemlock Township
20pages on Hemlock Township
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 55% of PA districts · 1 schoolSafety0.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than PA on 2 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC+Work & commuteB+$89K median household income · 3,213 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hemlock Township
About 13 of every 100 Hemlock Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Hemlock Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Hemlock Township is a township in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,218, a decline from the figure of 2,249 tabulated in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 18 sq mi
Hemlock Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Hemlock Township.
Mount Pleasant TownshipMadison TownshipBloomsburgFernvilleMontour TownshipWest Hemlock TownshipHemlock Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Township | — | — | C+ | — | B− | B |
| Mount Pleasant Township | — | — | B− | — | A | B |
| Madison Township | — | — | B | — | B+ | B |
| Bloomsburg | #687 | B− | B | B− | B− | B |
| Fernville | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Montour Township | — | — | B− | A− | B− | B |
| West Hemlock Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hemlock Township, Mount Pleasant Township, Madison Township and Montour Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Hemlock Township, Mount Pleasant Township and Madison Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Fernville and West Hemlock Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Hemlock Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Hemlock Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hemlock Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.