Mill Hall PA Presby PHS364, 1923
Mill Hall’s story
220 years in pictures
Census counts: 491 in 1850, 1,479 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1923 and 5 maps from 1921 on.
- 1806Mill Hall is settled
Mill HallPA
A town of 1,456, settled in 1806.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,456
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$225K
+2.3% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
370
A commuter town
Is Mill Hall a good place to live?
Mill Hall’s best subject grades are an A+ for safety and an A− for walkability; its weakest is a C− for incomes. On safety, just 16 of Pennsylvania’s 634 towns do better. Mill Hall has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Mill Hall stand out
Where Mill Hall beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mill Hall0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
3.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Typical home value
Mill Hall$225K
Pennsylvania$287K
Cost of livingB+
3.7 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 72% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,456 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bald Eagle TownshipLamar TownshipMill Hall
How Mill Hall grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Mill Hall is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →Jobs & income370 jobs based hereC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.2 of 20; 10.8% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →HealthGeisinger Jersey Shore Hospital 13.3 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landB−Open →History3 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life3.5 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 Mill Hall: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mill Hall, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSuburban Lock Haven Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mill Hall’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 hereClinton County Board of ElectionsClinton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1775117751 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 Mill Hall.
SafetyA+
Property crime in Mill Hall is lower than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Mill Hall’s property crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 5.7 and U.S. towns at 9.9. Mill Hall reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Mill Hall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mill Hall0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Mill Hall0
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC+
Public schools in Mill Hall fall behind 60% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Keystone Central SD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
40%of PA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mountain MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 879 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Mill Hall has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Mill Hall for work: only 2% work in town. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Mill Hall, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Mill Hall is $54,000.
2%work in town
| Mill Hall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mill Hall2%
Lock Haven11%
Bald Eagle Township7%
College Township5%
Williamsport4%
20 mi
median commute distance
370
jobs based in Mill Hall
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Mill Hall
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 124 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mill Hall.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
124
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B+
Mill Hall’s typical home value is about $225K
The typical Mill Hall home is worth about $225,000, up 2.3% in a year, 22% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Mill Hall’s median rent is $947 a month.
$225KZillow home value
| Mill Hall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 68% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $947 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Mill Hall$225K
Pennsylvania$287K
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Mill Hall
Mill Hall has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 19° and about 30 inches of snow falls in a winter.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring37–62°
Summer59–84°
Fall42–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Mill Hall is less healthy than 65% of U.S. towns
Mill Hall beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 41% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Mill Hall.
35%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Mill Hall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Mill Hall | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.4% |
| More smokers | 19% | 15.8% |
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
13.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB−
Mill Hall has set aside 3.4% of its land for conservation
0.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
3.4%conserved
| Mill Hall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
3.4%
conserved · 21 of 603 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mill Hall Park | — | 15 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 255 | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mill Hall
20pages on Mill Hall
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 60% of PA districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$225K typical home · up 2.3% in a yearWork & commuteC−$54K median household income · 370 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 71% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mill Hall; the nearest are
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Pleasant Gap20.3 miPennsylvania College of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Williamsport25.8 mi$18,240 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Mill Hall residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Mill Hall for work
Where Mill Hall’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
370jobs based in Mill Hall
2%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Mill Hall
3 notable people were born in Mill Hall.
About Mill Hall
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Mill Hall is a borough in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mill Hall had a population of 1,479.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1806
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 568 ft
- ZIP code
- 17751
Questions about Mill Hall
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mill Hall, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Mill Hall, PA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Frankie Mann and Micah W. J. Smith.