The Town FilesElkland, Pennsylvania
Township in Sullivan County · population 549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,200
- Household income
- $71,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 60.8
Elkland is a township of 549 people in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $229,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks quieter than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of Pennsylvania towns, easier by car than 73% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Elkland ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elkland is worth $229,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $71,875, which is more affordable than 33% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $613 a month. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elkland | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $613 | $996 |
| Median household income | $71,875 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 51.3% | — |
Who lives in Elkland
| People | Elkland | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Elkland
July highs average 77.6°F and January lows 13.9°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elkland since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 8, 2014 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on June 16, 2000.
Severe weather in Sullivan County since 1996
Sullivan County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sullivan County
Sullivan County had 1,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,252 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Elkland itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Towns near Elkland
- Leroy, PA8.8 mi · 635 people · home $227,900
- Franklin, PA11.1 mi · 620 people · home $147,100
- Canton, PA12.1 mi · 1,936 people · home $201,600
- Monroe, PA12.6 mi · 1,104 people · home $158,200
- Albany, PA13.1 mi · 858 people · home $205,300
- Granville, PA13.2 mi · 899 people · home $197,900
- Cherry, PA13.4 mi · 1,481 people · home $180,200
- Canton, PA13.6 mi · 1,735 people · home $126,300
Elkland questions
Is Elkland, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elkland scores better for retirees than 22% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 99%. 45.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.8).
How much does a house cost in Elkland?
The median owner-occupied home in Elkland is valued at $229,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,875, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $613 a month.
What is the weather like in Elkland?
July highs average 77.6°F and January lows 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 51.3 inches of snow.
Does Elkland get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elkland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2014. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)