211 years in pictures
Census counts: 633 in 2000, 505 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1914 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
- 1815Norwich Township is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Norwich Township’s typical July afternoon high is 79°F, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Only 4 of the 1,038 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower January low than Norwich Township. 33% of the land in Norwich Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is State Game Lands Number 30, 11,539 acres with 30.6 miles of trail. Norwich Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Norwich Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 633 in 2000, 505 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1914 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norwich 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 Norwich Township.
In 4 parks and preserves, walkers have 139 miles of trail. The trail density in Norwich Township is 1.5 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves here: 4, covering 19,831 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 30 | 30.6 mi | 11,539 |
| 2. Elk State Forest | 27.8 mi | 7,626 |
| 3. Susquehannock State Forest | 0.4 mi | 645 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Jobs based in Norwich Township grew to 39 in 2023, 27 more than in 2013. Norwich Township: 15% of residents live below the poverty line. Half the trips to work are shorter than 19 miles. In Norwich Township, the typical journey to work is 28 minutes.
| Norwich Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
On expected storm and flood damage, Norwich Township sits above 72% of U.S. communities. 90% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Also worth knowing: 6 flood insurance claims have been paid here since 1981.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Norwich Township, 80% had a checkup this year. Of 26 CDC measures, Norwich Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 and trails it on 9. In Norwich Township, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 13% have diabetes.
| Norwich Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Norwich Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Norwich Township; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Norwich Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Where Norwich Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Norwich Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 505 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Norwich Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.