Overton TownshipPA
A town of 240, settled in 1856.
Is Overton Township a good place to live?
Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Overton Township. 45% of the land in Overton Township is conserved, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 8.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 36, at 7,563 acres. Overton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
240 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Overton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Overton 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 Overton Township.
Overton Township has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
18 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 12 | 8.2 mi | 5,683 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 36 | 0.8 mi | 7,563 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Overton Township’s workers commute out
20% of Overton Township residents live below the poverty line, above both the Pennsylvania town median (7.6%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Overton Township’s median household income is $59,000. The top destinations are Towanda (7%), Canton (6%) and Union (5%).
| Overton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Overton Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Overton Township since 2019.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A typical January night in Overton Township is colder than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
The January low in Overton Township is 15°F. Overton Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Overton Township’s adults have high blood pressure
40% of Overton Township adults have high blood pressure. Overton Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 13% of Overton Township adults have diabetes.
| Overton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Overton Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Overton Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Overton Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Overton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
100% of working residents leave Overton Township for work
Where Overton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Overton Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Overton Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 239 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 47 sq mi
Questions about Overton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Overton Township, PA a good place to live?
Overton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.