Mehoopany PA Presby PHS353, 1923
Mehoopany Township’s story
194 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1923 and 3 maps from 1945 on.
- 1832Mehoopany Township is settled
Mehoopany TownshipPA
Population
907
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Median home value
$234K
Census ACS
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
52.4
years
Jobs based here
2,395
A job hub
Is Mehoopany Township a good place to live?
Mehoopany Township’s average trip to work is 18 minutes, against 26 minutes in Pennsylvania’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Mehoopany Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Mehoopany Township stand out
Where Mehoopany Township beats most towns.
Small town
907 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Washington TownshipMeshoppen TownshipMeshoppenWindham TownshipForkston TownshipMehoopany Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mehoopany Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mehoopany Township, and how to reach them.
PowerClaverack Rural Elec Coop18.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMehoopany Twp Municipal Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mehoopany 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 hereWyoming County Board of ElectionsWyoming County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes18629, 1865718629 92% · 18657 8%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 Mehoopany Township.
Work & commute
With 6.5 jobs for every working resident, Mehoopany Township draws in 2,364 commuters
Most working residents leave Mehoopany Township for work: only 8% work in town. Jobs based in Mehoopany Township fell to 2,395 in 2023, 497 fewer than in 2013. Mehoopany Township’s median household income is $67,000, below both the Pennsylvania town median ($81,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000).
8%work in town
| Mehoopany Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Mehoopany Township8%
Tunkhannock Township12%
Tunkhannock5%
Scranton4%
Meshoppen Township4%
21 mi
median commute distance
2,395
jobs based in Mehoopany Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Mehoopany Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 40 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mehoopany Township.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
40
paid flood claims since 1979
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Mehoopany Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Mehoopany Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Mehoopany Township is 83°F.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring36–58°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–61°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Mehoopany Township is
Mehoopany Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Mehoopany Township.
| Mehoopany Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Mehoopany Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 37% | 30.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.4% |
Endless Mountains Health Systems
20.1 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 Mehoopany Township
16pages on Mehoopany Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mehoopany Township; the nearest are
Misericordia UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Dallas15.6 mi$40,370 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-BarreUniversity or college · Public · Dallas17.6 mi$14,280 in-state tuitionLuzerne County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Nanticoke25.4 mi$6,600 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Mehoopany Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,364 people come to Mehoopany Township for work
Where Mehoopany Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,395jobs based in Mehoopany Township
8%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mehoopany Township
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States
Mehoopany is an unincorporated community in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 87, 3.6 miles (5.8 km) south of Meshoppen. Mehoopany has a post office with ZIP code 18629.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- ZIP code
- 18629
Questions about Mehoopany Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mehoopany Township, PA a good place to live?
Mehoopany Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.