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Coolbaugh, PA

Coolbaugh Township is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 20,805 at the 2020 census. Tobyhanna State Park is in Coolbaugh Township. Tobyhanna, an unincorporated community, is also located in Coolbaugh Township rather than Tobyhanna Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 88.0 square miles (228 km²), of which 86.2 square miles (223 km²) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²) (2.05%) is water.

According to the Trewartha climate classification system, Coolbaugh Township has a Temperate Continental climate (Dc) with warm summers (b), cold winters (o), and year-around precipitation (Dcbo). Dcbo climates are characterized by at least one month having an average mean temperature ≤ 32.0 °F (0 °C), four to seven months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10 °C), all months with an average mean temperature < 72.0 °F (22 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are comfortably humid in Coolbaugh Township, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 92 °F (33 °C). Since 1981, the highest air temperature has been 93.3 °F (34 °C) on July 15, 1995, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 70.1 °F (21 °C) on August 1, 2006. July is the peak month for thunderstorm activity, which correlates with the average warmest month of the year. The average wettest month is September, which correlates with tropical storm remnants during the peak month of the Atlantic hurricane season. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.74 inches (171 mm) on September 30, 2010. During the winter months, the plant hardiness zone is 5b, with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of −14.3 °F (−26 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature has been −22.8 °F (−30 °C) on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −27 °F (−33 °C). The average snowiest month is January, which correlates with the average coldest month of the year. Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) of snow occur nearly every year, particularly during nor’easters from December through March.

Coolbaugh places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. St. Luke's Health Center - Pocono Summit has services such as primary care, Care Now, physical therapy, and lab, they can provide you with the health care you deserve. LVHN ExpressCARE-Tobyhanna offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Balance Yoga and Wellness is committed to celebrating the practice of yoga and cultivating wellness by offering a wide range of group classes, private lessons, and workshops, in a variety of yoga traditions. For a rejuvenating experience, visit The Lodge at Woodloch Spa, a sanctuary for relaxation and renewal. For fitness lovers, Spooky Nook Sports offers a wide range of sports and fitness facilities. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Yoga enthusiasts can find peace and flexibility at the Yoga House Stroudsburg.

Top sites in Coolbaugh, PA include Gouldsboro State Park, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park, and Tobyhanna State Park.

Population: 20,805 (2020). Area: 87.87 sq mi (227.59 km²). Elevation: Ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 feet. ZIP Code: 18466. Area code: 570.

FAQs

Is Coolbaugh, PA a good place to live?

Coolbaugh Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 20,781. Coolbaugh Township is in Monroe County. Living in Coolbaugh Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Coolbaugh Township there are a lot of parks. Residents of Coolbaugh Township tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Coolbaugh Township are above average.

What are the demographics of Coolbaugh, PA?

With 20,556 people, Coolbaugh is the 96th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. But watch out, Coolbaugh, because Lower Southampton with 20,427 people, and Whitpain with 20,421 people are right behind you. The largest Coolbaugh racial/ethnic groups are White (40.7%) followed by Hispanic (27.1%) and Black (24.1%). In 2022, the median household income of Coolbaugh households was $72,500. However, 17.5% of Coolbaugh families live in poverty.

What is Coolbaugh, PA famous for?

Located in the northwestern portion of the county, Coolbaugh Township was considered a wilderness frontier, because the land was covered by thick forests and murky swamps and because the township was least protected from and nearest to potential Indian attacks. The survivors of the 1778 Wyoming Massacre escaped to European settlements through present-day Coolbaugh Township. While fleeing, many perished in the harsh environment and aptly named section of Coolbaugh Township known as “Shades of Death.”

Sources

Township of Coolbaugh

Wikipedia

Monroe Historical

Pennsylvania Demographics

Niche

Gouldsboro State Park

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Tobyhanna State Park

St. Luke's Health Center - Pocono Summit

LVHN ExpressCARE-Tobyhanna

Balance Yoga and Wellness

The Lodge at Woodloch Spa

Spooky Nook Sports

Anytime Fitness

Yoga House Stroudsburg

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