The Town FilesSouth Creek, Pennsylvania
Township in Bradford County · population 1,116 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,700
- Household income
- $57,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 43.5
South Creek is a township of 1,116 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $163,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, easier by car than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 79% of Pennsylvania towns.
How South Creek 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 South Creek is worth $163,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $57,000, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $893 a month. 68.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Creek | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $893 | $996 |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.4% | — |
Who lives in South Creek
| People | South Creek | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in South Creek
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Creek since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 19, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 6, 2012.
Severe weather in Bradford County since 1996
Bradford County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Bradford County
Bradford County had 22,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in South Creek itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Towns near South Creek
- Wells, PA4.3 mi · 1,150 people · home $210,400
- Ridgebury, PA4.4 mi · 1,905 people · home $199,600
- Ashland, NY5.2 mi · 1,510 people · home $76,700
- Springfield, PA6.4 mi · 1,144 people · home $233,600
- Columbia, PA8.2 mi · 1,167 people · home $219,300
- Southport, NY8.3 mi · 6,782 people · home $107,900
- Southport, NY8.5 mi · 9,691 people · home $123,200
- West Elmira, NY10.1 mi · 4,850 people · home $198,300
South Creek questions
Is South Creek, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Creek scores better for retirees than 55% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 79%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in South Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in South Creek is valued at $163,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,000, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $893 a month.
What is the weather like in South Creek?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 35.0 inches of snow.
Does South Creek get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. 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)