Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 9 min5:38 am – 8:47 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 13 min7:32 am – 4:45 pm
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People1,784 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 46.1769 householdsMedian household income $71,635Median home value $200,000Median rent $672 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,756 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.9% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 898 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, manufacturing 17%, construction 13%Average commute 28 minutes86% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, German or Dutch 2%, Spanish 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 34°F, lows 19°F41 in of rain a year, on about 87 dayswettest month September33 in of snow a year, on about 20 days13 days above 90°F, 138 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Renovo station, 13 mi away
Nearby landmarksThe Covebay · 2.9 miBunker Hillpeak · 6.9 miRound Toppeak · 7.8 miBald Eagle State Park Officevisitor center · 7.7 miBald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campgroundcampground · 7.7 miFoster Joseph Sayers Lakelake · 8.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBald Eagle State Parkstate park · 6.7 mi · 5,739 acresRussell P. Letterman Wild Areastate wilderness · 7.8 mi · 5,034 acresEast Branch Swamp Natural Areastate conservation land · 7.1 mi · 186 acresCranberry Swamp Natural Areastate conservation land · 7.8 mi · 160 acresBurns Run Wild Areastate wilderness · 9.4 mi · 2,476 acresBucktail State Parkstate park · 13.2 mi · 22,945 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowClinton County, PA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsStrong wind Relatively ModerateWinter weather Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025271 of 365 days measured93 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 41, worst day 101main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Centre County, PA, 17 mi away
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription69% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterBeech Creek Borough Authorityserves 1,800 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,252 ft382 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalBucktail Medical Center13.3 miPost officeBeech Creek Post Office7.5 miTown hallCurtin Township Municipal Building5.2 miFire stationBeech Creek Blanchard Fire Company Station 97.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeLock Haven University of Pennsylvania12.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportState College Regional Airport SCE21 miMajor airportBuffalo Niagara International Airport BUF135 miInterstateI-8011 miUS highwayUS 22011 miAmtrakAmtrak Station LEW39 miCoachLock HavenFullington Trailways14 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 16822 ZIP area.
