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A town of 394, settled in 1876.
37% of residents are 65 or older in West Branch Township, above both the Pennsylvania town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 7 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than West Branch Township. 42% of the land in West Branch Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Susquehannock State Forest, at 15,598 acres with 50.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. West Branch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 392 in 2000, 399 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1947 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Branch 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 West Branch Township.
62 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. West Branch Township’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Susquehannock State Forest | 50.1 mi | 15,598 |
| 2. Lyman Run State Park | 5.4 mi | 481 |
| 3. Cherry Springs State Park | 0.7 mi | 134 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The FEMA risk score in West Branch Township is 86 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave West Branch Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Galeton (19%), Coudersport (12%) and Pike Township (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
| West Branch Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
West Branch Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 15° and about 57 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
43% of adults have high blood pressure in West Branch Township. West Branch Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 15% of adults have diabetes in West Branch Township.
| West Branch Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | West Branch Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.2% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of West Branch Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 West Branch Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
41.7% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
West Branch Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 399 at the 2020 census. There are two Pennsylvania state parks in West Branch Township. Cherry Springs State Park is a popular destination for astronomical observation. Lyman Run State Park is in the northern part of the township and is partially in neighboring Ulysses Township.
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West Branch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.