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West Burlington Township
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West Burlington TownshipPA

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Methodist Episcopal Church of Burlington · Photo: Smallbones · CC0
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West Burlington Township, PA · Methodist Episcopal Church of Burlington · Photo: Smallbones · CC0

Is West Burlington Township a good place to live?

9.2% of residents are under 18 in West Burlington Township, against 20% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. 18% of the land in West Burlington Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 289, at 1,630 acres. West Burlington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes West Burlington Township stand out

Where West Burlington Township beats most towns.

Small town

728 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Burlington TownshipGranville TownshipTroy TownshipBurlingtonSmithfield TownshipSpringfield TownshipFranklin TownshipBurlington TownshipGranville TownshipTroy TownshipBurlingtonSmithfield TownshipSpringfield TownshipFranklin TownshipWest Burlington Township
Methodist Episcopal Church of Burlington
Methodist Episcopal Church of Burlington · National Register of Historic Places
West Burlington Township’s story

193 years in pictures

The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 4 maps from 1939 on.

1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • 1833West Burlington Township is settled
Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to West Burlington Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in West Burlington Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerClaverack Rural Elec Coop18.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBradford County Sewer & WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West Burlington Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsTroy Area School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereBradford County Board of ElectionsBradford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP codes16947, 16926, 18832, 1885016947 82% · 16926 7% · 18832 5% · 18850 4%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 West Burlington Township.

Work & commute

West Burlington Township has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out

Most working residents leave West Burlington Township for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, West Burlington Township has added 26 jobs, to 205 in 2023. The median household income in West Burlington Township is $66,000.

2%work in town
West Burlington TownshipPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Working residents who work in town2.2%6.3%8%
Median household income$66,000$81,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In West Burlington Township2%
Troy8%
Towanda8%
Wysox Township5%
North Towanda Township5%
15 mi
median commute distance
205
jobs based in West Burlington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in West Burlington Township

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
73High riskLowerHigher
Inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

17.8% of West Burlington Township is conserved land

14 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.

17.8%conserved
17.8%
conserved · 2,731 of 15,332 acres
14 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Mount Pisgah State Park13.6 mi1,093
2. State Game Lands Number 289—1,630

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in West Burlington Township

West Burlington Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. West Burlington Township’s July high is 82°F.

38″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter19–35°
Spring34–57°
Summer56–79°
Fall40–60°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy West Burlington Township is

West Burlington Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 19% of West Burlington Township adults smoke cigarettes.

West Burlington TownshipPennsylvania townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)19%17%14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)40%34%35%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)16%14%14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)13%11%12%
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better13 too close to call12 worse
What stands outWest Burlington TownshipPA
More adults treating high blood pressure82.6%79.2%
More uninsured adults8%5.8%
Troy Community Hospital
7.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about West Burlington Township

17pages on West Burlington Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of West Burlington Township; the nearest are

A commuter town

98% of working residents leave West Burlington Township for work

Where West Burlington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

8% → Troy Troy 8% 8% → Towanda Towanda 8% 5% → Wysox Township Wysox Township 5% 5% → North Towanda Township North Towanda Township 5% 4% → Sayre Sayre 4% 4% → Troy Township Troy Township 4% West Burlington Township · 2% stay
205jobs based in West Burlington Township
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About West Burlington Township

Township in Pennsylvania, US

West Burlington Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 696 at the 2010 census. Children residing in the township are assigned to attend the Troy Area School District.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
24 sq mi

Questions about West Burlington Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is West Burlington Township, PA a good place to live?

West Burlington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.