Wells township, Pennsylvania
Wells township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wells township is a geographic entity located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,147. The land area covers 33.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,147 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 416 | ±53 | 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 | 473 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 416 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | ±$28,397 |
| Median Gross Rent | $975 | ±$106 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,156 | ±$14,346 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,113 | ±$4,291 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±6.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 63 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 427 | ±87 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.6% | ±4.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWNSHIP OF WELLS
GUS Population: 1,153 (2024)
ID: 174274
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
1401 CORYLAND PARK RD, GILLETT PA 16925-7833
|
|
GUS Population: 59,699 (2024)
ID: 211834
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
301 MAIN ST, TOWANDA PA 18848-1891
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BIG FLATS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09 | ELMIRA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | ELMIRA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PAINTED POST, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HORSEHEADS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CORNING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CORNING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PAINTED POST, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elmira College
|
College | 10.3 mi away | One Park Place, Elmira, NY, 14901 |
6077351800
|
|
WEST ELMIRA LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.8 mi away | 1231 WEST WATER STREET, ELMIRA, NY, 14905 |
(607) 733-0541
|
|
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
|
College | 10.5 mi away | 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY, 14905-1676 |
6077374153
|
|
BOOKMOBILE SERVICE
|
Library | 10.1 mi away | 101 EAST CHURCH STREET, ELMIRA, NY, 14901 |
(607) 738-2476
|
|
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
|
College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY, 14903 |
6077393581
|
|
STEELE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 10.1 mi away | 101 E CHURCH STREET, ELMIRA, NY, 14901 |
(607) 733-9173
|
|
SUNY Corning Community College
|
College | 15.4 mi away | 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY, 14830 |
6079629222
|
|
ALLEN F. PIERCE FREE LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.2 mi away | 34 FENNER AVE, TROY, PA, 16947 |
(570) 297-2745
|
|
Northern Tier Career Center
|
College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA, 18848-9731 |
5702658113
|
|
BIG FLATS LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.4 mi away | 78 CANAL STREET, BIG FLATS, NY, 14814 |
(607) 562-3300
|
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 ELMIRA, NY US, located 10.3 miles from Wells township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 15.9° | 24.8° | 2.12" | 8.4" |
| February | 36.3° | 16.5° | 26.4° | 1.86" | 9.5" |
| March | 44.8° | 23.1° | 34.0° | 2.73" | 11.2" |
| April | 58.5° | 33.4° | 45.9° | 3.26" | 1.5" |
| May | 71.1° | 44.4° | 57.7° | 3.10" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 53.9° | 66.5° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 58.3° | 71.0° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 56.9° | 69.5° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 49.5° | 62.2° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 38.8° | 50.3° | 3.53" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.8° | 29.9° | 39.3° | 2.73" | 2.7" |
| December | 38.5° | 22.5° | 30.5° | 2.59" | 8.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millerton CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Roseville borough | Borough | 7.7 mi | — |
| Southport CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Wellsburg village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| West Elmira CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Elmira city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201582144. • 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.