Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lanesboro. Starrucca Viaduct is on the National Register of Historic Places. Lanesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lanesboro beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 348 in 1880, a peak of 876 in 1890, 508 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1848 and 4 maps from 1932 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lanesboro, 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 Lanesboro.
Its public schools are run by Susquehanna Community SD. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Susquehanna Community JSHS, with 333 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Community El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 415 | C+ |
| Susquehanna Community JSHSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 333 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 70 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lanesboro.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lanesboro has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 81°F, Lanesboro’s July high is below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Lanesboro for work: only 7% work in town. 16% of Lanesboro residents live below the poverty line, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Lanesboro has lost 80 jobs, to 231 in 2023.
| Lanesboro | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
No violent or property crimes were reported in Lanesboro in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Lanesboro is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Lanesboro. Lanesboro beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 27% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Lanesboro.
| Lanesboro | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 24% | 25% |
| What stands out | Lanesboro | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.4% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.4% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Lanesboro | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.5% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Luciana Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lanesboro. Close and well known come first.
39 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
20 mi Stadium & arenaBroome County Veterans Memorial Arena17 mi Ski areaElk Mountain Ski Resort28 runs · 908 ft vertical
15 mi National park siteUpper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River380K visitors a year
39 mi GardenNay Aug Park19 mi Zoo & aquariumBinghamton Zoo at Ross ParkSteamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena: Bmoore2009 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River: Jet Lowe (edited by Mitchazenia), Public domain · Nay Aug Park: The Mebane Greeting Card Co., Wilkes-Barre, PA., Public domain
None within 15 miles of Lanesboro; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Lanesboro residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Lanesboro is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 485 at the 2020 census.
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Lanesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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