Wells township, Pennsylvania
Wells township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wells township is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 492. The land area covers 37.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 492 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs | ±12.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 222 | ±51 | 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 | 253 | ±54 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 222 | ±51 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $182,700 | ±$48,801 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,000 | ±$12,866 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,688 | ±$6,917 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | ±14.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 71 | ±67 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 209 | ±56 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.9% | ±8.5% |
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 WELLS
GUS Population: 489 (2024)
ID: 112193
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
910 FORD RD, WELLS TANNERY PA 16691-7928
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GUS Population: 14,452 (2024)
ID: 173724
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
116 W MARKET ST, STE 203, MC CONNELLSBURG PA 17233-1018
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Martinsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Waterfall, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Waterfall, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | McConnellsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Martinsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McConnellsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | McConnellsburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HUSTONTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 313 EAST PITT STREET, SUITE B, HUSTONTOWN, PA, 17229 |
(717) 987-3606
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SAXTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 315 FRONT ST, SAXTON, PA, 16678 |
(814) 635-3533
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FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 227 NORTH FIRST ST, MCCONNELLSBURG, PA, 17233 |
(717) 485-5327
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EVERETT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 137 EAST MAIN ST, EVERETT, PA, 15537 |
(814) 652-5922
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MARTINSBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 201 SOUTH WALNUT ST, MARTINSBURG, PA, 16662 |
(814) 793-3335
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BEDFORD COUNTY FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - ADMIN UNIT
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 240 SOUTH WOOD STREET, BEDFORD, PA, 15522 |
(814) 623-5010
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ST. THOMAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 30 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD, ST. THOMAS, PA, 17252 |
(717) 369-4716
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CLAYSBURG AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 957 BEDFORD ST, CLAYSBURG, PA, 16625 |
(814) 239-2782
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ROARING SPRING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 320 EAST MAIN ST, ROARING SPRING, PA, 16673 |
(814) 224-2994
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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 EVERETT, PA US, located 13.1 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 | 38.5° | 20.7° | 29.6° | 2.63" | 6.7" |
| February | 41.7° | 22.2° | 32.0° | 2.21" | 8.4" |
| March | 50.3° | 28.7° | 39.5° | 3.27" | 4.2" |
| April | 62.9° | 37.9° | 50.4° | 3.88" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.4° | 47.8° | 60.1° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 56.7° | 68.5° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 61.1° | 72.9° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 59.5° | 71.4° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 52.2° | 64.5° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.1° | 40.8° | 53.0° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.1° | 31.8° | 42.4° | 2.83" | 1.1" |
| December | 42.8° | 25.4° | 34.1° | 3.13" | 6.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Tannery CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Valley-Hi borough | Borough | 5.0 mi | — |
| Wood CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Robertsdale CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Hustontown CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Coaldale borough | Borough | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4205782152. • 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.