Oregon TownshipPA
A town of 828.
Is Oregon Township a good place to live?
Oregon Township’s July high is 81°F, against 85°F in Pennsylvania’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 7 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Oregon Township. Oregon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
828 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Oregon Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oregon 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oregon Township.
Oregon Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Oregon Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Oregon Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Oregon Township for work: only 1% work in town. 5.2% of Oregon Township residents live below the poverty line, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Honesdale (19%), Texas Township (7%) and Dyberry Township (7%).
| Oregon Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Oregon Township, a typical January night runs colder than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
The January low in Oregon Township is 15°F. Oregon Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). 22% of Oregon Township residents are 65 or older. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Oregon Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 22% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Oregon Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.2% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 19% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.8% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Oregon Township is
Oregon Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Oregon Township.
| Oregon Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Oregon Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 36.3% | 30.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lake Wallenpaupack and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oregon Township. Close and well known come first.
17 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
29 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
36 mi MountainHigh Point
31 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a year
39 mi WaterfallBushkill Falls19 mi Ski areaElk Mountain Ski Resort28 runs · 908 ft verticalPhoto credits
Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · High Point: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain · Bushkill Falls: Snagglepuss at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Everything we know about Oregon Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oregon Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Oregon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
99% of working residents leave Oregon Township for work
Where Oregon Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Oregon Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Oregon is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 781 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,378 ft
Questions about Oregon Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oregon Township, PA a good place to live?
Oregon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.