R(ural) F(ree) D(elivery), Laceyville, Pa, 1907
Laceyville’s story
260 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1907.
- 1766Laceyville is settled
LaceyvillePA
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Staib · CC BY 4.0
Population
354
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$204K
+0.5% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
34.5
years
Jobs based here
36
A commuter town
Is Laceyville a good place to live?
40% of households own their home in Laceyville, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 78% and U.S. towns at 73%. Laceyville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Laceyville stand out
Where Laceyville beats most towns.
Small town
354 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Braintrim TownshipLaceyville
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Laceyville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Laceyville, and how to reach them.
PowerClaverack Rural Elec Coop18.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLaceyville Water CoNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Laceyville’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 hereWyoming County Board of ElectionsWyoming County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1862318623 100%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 Laceyville.
Natural hazards
In Laceyville, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
At 82 of 100, Laceyville’s FEMA risk score is above both Pennsylvania’s towns (30 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). Since 1979, 49 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Laceyville.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
49
paid flood claims since 1979
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Laceyville’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Laceyville for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Laceyville fell to 36 in 2023, 32 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Meshoppen Township (13%), Mehoopany Township (11%) and Tunkhannock Township (9%).
0%work in town
| Laceyville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Laceyville0%
Meshoppen Township13%
Mehoopany Township11%
Tunkhannock Township9%
Wyalusing Township6%
13 mi
median commute distance
36
jobs based in Laceyville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Laceyville are worth about $204K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Laceyville home is worth about $204,000, up 0.5% in a year, 29% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Laceyville’s median rent is $868 a month.
$204KZillow home value
Typical home value
Laceyville$204K
Pennsylvania$287K
+0.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Laceyville
Laceyville has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Laceyville is 83°F.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring35–58°
Summer57–80°
Fall41–61°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Laceyville than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
23% of Laceyville adults smoke cigarettes. Laceyville beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 31% of Laceyville adults get no exercise outside work.
| Laceyville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better12 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Laceyville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 23% | 15.8% |
Endless Mountains Health Systems
16.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Laceyville
16pages on Laceyville
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Laceyville; the nearest are
Keystone CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · La Plume20.6 mi$18,300 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-BarreUniversity or college · Public · Dallas24.6 mi$14,280 in-state tuitionLuzerne County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Nanticoke32.4 mi$6,600 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Laceyville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Laceyville for work
Where Laceyville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
36jobs based in Laceyville
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Laceyville
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Laceyville is a borough that is located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 363 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1766
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- ZIP code
- 18623
Questions about Laceyville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laceyville, PA a good place to live?
Laceyville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.