Upper Turkeyfoot township, Pennsylvania
Upper Turkeyfoot township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Upper Turkeyfoot township is a geographic entity located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,036. The land area covers 38.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,036 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 433 | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 663 | ±72 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 433 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 230 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $156,900 | ±$9,021 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,298 | ±$7,233 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,833 | ±$2,288 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 54 | ±24 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 464 | ±66 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.4% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER TURKEYFOOT
GUS Population: 1,038 (2024)
ID: 112284
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
145 HUMBERT ROAD, MARKLETON PA 15551
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GUS Population: 72,134 (2024)
ID: 173738
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
300 N CENTER AVE, STE 500, SOMERSET PA 15501-1472
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Markleysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Connellsville, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Connellsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Connellsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Jones Mills, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Somerset, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Grantsville, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Somerset, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Markleysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Meyersdale, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Somerset County Technology Center
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | 281 Technology Dr, Somerset, PA, 15501-4309 |
81444336516133
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MARY S BIESECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 230 S ROSINA AVE, SOMERSET, PA, 15501 |
(814) 445-4011
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
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College | 20.0 mi away | 2201 University Drive, Lemont Furnace, PA, 15456-1025 |
7244304100
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MEYERSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 210 CENTER, MEYERSDALE, PA, 15552 |
(814) 634-0512
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Laurel Business Institute
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College | 23.1 mi away | 11 East Penn St, Uniontown, PA, 15401 |
7244394900
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GRANTSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 102 PARKSIDE DR, GRANTSVILLE, MD, 21536 |
(301) 895-5298
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Garrett College
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College | 23.1 mi away | 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, 21541 |
3013873000
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SOMERSET COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 6022 GLADES PIKE, SUITE 120, SOMERSET, PA, 15501 |
(814) 445-2556
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Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 175 Georges Fairchance Rd, Uniontown, PA, 15401 |
7244372721124
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SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 6022 GLADES PIKE, SUITE 120, SOMERSET, PA, 15501 |
(814) 445-5907
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CONFLUENCE 1 SW DAM, PA US, located 7.7 miles from Upper Turkeyfoot township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 18.8° | 27.9° | 3.61" | 18.3" |
| February | 40.5° | 20.1° | 30.3° | 3.41" | 16.9" |
| March | 49.5° | 26.6° | 38.1° | 3.90" | 10.3" |
| April | 62.7° | 36.4° | 49.5° | 4.04" | 0.9" |
| May | 72.1° | 47.0° | 59.6° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 55.7° | 67.8° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 59.7° | 71.6° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 58.6° | 70.4° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.1° | 51.7° | 63.9° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.4° | 40.1° | 52.3° | 3.35" | 0.2" |
| November | 51.8° | 30.1° | 41.0° | 3.07" | 3.7" |
| December | 41.2° | 24.4° | 32.8° | 3.52" | 10.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casselman borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Ursina borough | Borough | 5.8 mi | — |
| New Centerville borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
| Confluence borough | Borough | 6.7 mi | — |
| Rockwood borough | Borough | 7.2 mi | — |
| Seven Springs borough | Borough | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211179336. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.