Reedsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Reedsville, Pennsylvania
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 Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mifflin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 873.30/sq mi (337.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-63976 |
Reedsville is a small community in the Kishacoquillas Valley of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area used for counting people by the government. In 2020, about 579 people lived there. Many Amish people also live in Reedsville.
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About Reedsville
Reedsville has its own ZIP code, which is 17084. The local area code for phones in Reedsville is 717. The local telephone exchange is 667.
Geography of Reedsville
Reedsville is located in the northern part of Mifflin County. It sits near the Kishacoquillas Creek. This creek flows through a narrow passage called Mann Narrows. This is where the creek cuts through Jacks Mountain.
From Reedsville, it is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) to Yeagertown. A major road, U.S. Route 322, runs along the west side of Reedsville. This highway makes it easy to travel. It is about 5 miles (8 km) south to Lewistown. You can also go north and west about 26 miles (42 km) to State College.
The United States Census Bureau says that Reedsville covers a total area of about 0.69 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
People of Reedsville
The number of people living in Reedsville has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 850 people.
- By 2010, the population was 641.
- In 2020, the population was 579.
Most people in Reedsville are White. In 2000, about 99.53% of the people were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races.
There were 324 households in 2000. About 29.3% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (57.7%) were married couples. About 24.1% of all households were people living alone.
The average age of people in Reedsville in 2000 was 40 years old. About 22.1% of the population was under 18. About 20.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $30,833. For families, the average income was $32,583. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Geology and Local Features
The Reedsville Formation is a type of rock layer. It is named after this town. This shows that the area has interesting geological history.
Schools in Reedsville
Reedsville is part of the Mifflin County School District. Students in Reedsville attend schools within this district.
- Brown Township Elementary School (This school is now closed.)
- Indian Valley Elementary/Intermediate School (This school used to be Indian Valley Middle School. Before that, it was Kishacoquillas High School.)
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A view of Reedsville, Pennsylvania
