173 years in pictures
Census counts: 263 in 1980, 155 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1946 on.
- 1853Leidy Township is settled
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A town of 153, settled in 1853.
Leidy Township’s typical journey to work is 46 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a higher median age than Leidy Township. 76% of the land in Leidy Township is conserved, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (8.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Sproul State Forest, 36,968 acres with 123 miles of trail. Leidy Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 263 in 1980, 155 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1946 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Leidy Township, 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 Leidy Township.
Count the trails in 7 parks and preserves and they come to 151 miles. The trail network density for Leidy Township comes to 1.6 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sproul State Forest | 123 mi | 36,968 |
| 2. Susquehannock State Forest | 9.8 mi | 8,111 |
| 3. Hammersley Wild Area | 6.2 mi | 3,470 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Half the trips to work are shorter than 32 miles. The top destinations are Renovo (13%), Lock Haven (13%) and South Renovo (6%). The share of residents in Leidy Township who live below the poverty line: 10%.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Of the losses FEMA expects in Leidy Township, 93% come from inland flooding. 6 flood insurance claims have been paid here since 1996. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A winter brings about 33 inches of snow, with January nights at 17° and July afternoons at 82°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For adults in Leidy Township, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 26%. Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 10 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Leidy Township. Against the Pennsylvania average, Leidy Township comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 15.
| Leidy Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Leidy Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Leidy Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Leidy Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Leidy Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Leidy Township is a township that is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 155 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 180 in 2010. Kettle Creek State Park is located in Leidy Township.
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Leidy Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.