People, pumpkins and alpacas in the Williamsport region’s outskirts
In the Pennsylvania farming community of Jordan, people look out for one another, whether they live next door or more than 5 miles away. If a barn catches fire in the township, neighbors are quick to put out the flames, says Jordan Township Secretary Raine Ohnmeiss. When a tornado toppled trees and ripped off roofs in the neighboring Franklin Township, Jordan residents and volunteer firefighters were there to offer a hand, she adds. “The neighbors are very friendly, and they help each other out.” About 850 people live among the township’s 20 square miles, many of them on farms raising corn, pumpkins and even alpacas. Shopping runs often require 15-mile treks, and it takes at least 25 miles to reach Williamsport, the region’s biggest city.
There are many mid sized farms in the Jordan area.
There are many farms in the Jordan area.
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Outdoor-focused lifestyle in Jordan
Hunting is popular in Jordan, with private hunting clubs using large swaths of land for that purpose. Ten miles north of Jordan, hunters can access State Game Lands No. 13. Black bears, deer and bobcats roam the public 50,000-acre site, which is also visited by hikers, mountain bikers and snowmobilers. Alongside the game preserve, West Creek Campground rents tent sites and cabins to those who want to spend a few nights in the pine forests. Bodine Park 10 miles away in Hughesville has a playground, a basketball court and a baseball field. There aren’t any public parks or gyms nearby, but residents get in workouts without them, Ohnmeiss says. “Locals jog out in the dirt roads, that kind of thing.” St. John’s Lutheran Church has stood on the south end of the township for nearly 50 years. Its property includes a sanctuary and an open-air pavilion, where the congregation sometimes holds services outside.
Hunters in Jordan love the five mile hunting area.
The Jordan area is filled will rolling green hills and tall trees.
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Grabbing hoagies from the farm market
Jordan’s small collection of businesses is clustered along Route 42 in the central area of the township. Convenience-store chain Dandy operates a gas station and market where people can grab subs, snacks and drinks. Down the road, Robin’s Cozy Nest serves rotating specials, including cheesesteaks and chicken and waffles. Route 42 Farm Market next door is known for more than its seasonal produce, Ohnmeiss says. “A lot of locals go there to get their hoagies.” People often head 6 miles south to the borough of Millville for shopping runs, grabbing household goods and even some groceries from Dollar General. About 10 miles farther, the riverside town of Bloomsburg has a more robust shopping scene that includes a Weis Markets grocery store, Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Bloomsburg’s Main Street is lined with cafes, independent restaurants and boutique shops, and the town offers engaging activities such as shows at the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble and visits to the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is the closest place for Jordan residents to receive medical care.
Along Bloomsburg's Main Street, locally owned shops and restaurants occupy brick storefronts in mixed-use buildings.
You can grab lunch and meet up with friends at Robin's Cozy Nest.
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Residential lots average 3 acres
Homes rarely trade hands in Jordan, and it’s not uncommon to have no houses on the market at any given time. Properties boast a large amount of land, with a typical lot size of around 3 acres. Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes are common, often separated from the closest road by expanses of grass and long driveways. The terrain is mostly rolling pastures and fields cleared long ago for farming and livestock grazing. Prices usually vary from the mid-$100,000s to about $400,000. Flood zones surround Little Muncy Creek and the streams that branch off it, putting some nearby homes at risk. Mortgage lenders may require those buying homes in these areas to have flood insurance. The township’s CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, indicating the lowest level of crime possible on the scale. The national average is 4.
You can find a Cape Cod with a large private lawn in Jordan.
Jordan has some large and well maintained ornate Victorian homes.
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Hughesville Junior/Senior High School
Hughesville Junior/Senior High partners with local colleges
The closest public school is Carl G. Renn Elementary School. Located 3 miles outside of Jordan in Lairdsville, it gets a B from Niche. After sixth grade, students can advance to Hughesville Junior/Senior High School, a B-minus-rated school that’s 10 miles from Jordan. Hughesville Junior/Senior High works with four local colleges, including Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, to offer 17 dual-enrollment courses that can earn teens college credits in topics such as accounting, biology and web design.
Near the home of the Lycoming County Fair
As many as 100,000 people turn out annually for the Lycoming County Fair, held 10 miles west of Jordan in Hughesville. What started as an agricultural show in 1870 has transformed into 10 days of carnival rides, rodeos and games. The fair maintains its roots, with livestock shows for goats, ponies and dairy cows held throughout the event.
Taking highways to Bloomsburg, Williamsport
Jordan is a spread-out community where cars are necessary to get around. Pennsylvania Route 42 leads to the nearby communities of Millville and Bloomsburg. Pennsylvania Route 118 stretches to Hughesville, where U.S. Route 220 connects to Geisinger Medical Center Muncy, the closest hospital to Jordan, and Williamsport Regional Airport. The small airport offers direct flights to Washington Dulles International Airport. Route 220 also connects Hughesville to Interstate 180, which drivers can take the interstate to Williamsport, about 25 miles from Jordan.
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