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Stroud, PA

Stroud Township is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, the township had an estimated population of 19,812. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.5 square miles (81.5 km²), of which 31.2 square miles (80.8 km²) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km²) (0.86%) is water.

According to the Trewartha climate classification system, Stroud Township has a Temperate Continental climate (Dc) with warm summers (b), cold winters (o), and year-round precipitation (Dcbo). DCBO climates are characterized by at least one month having an average mean temperature ≤ 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), four to seven months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), all months with an average mean temperature < 72.0 °F (22.2 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Stroud Township, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 100 °F (38 °C). Since 1981, the highest air temperature was 99.6 °F (37.6 °C) on July 22, 2011, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 72.3 °F (22.4 °C), on August 28, 2018. 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 of the Atlantic hurricane season. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.11 inches (155 mm) on October 8, 2005. During the winter months, the plant hardiness zone is 6a, with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of −7.1 °F (−21.7 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −18.7 °F (−28.2 °C) on January 21, 1994. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −19 °F (−28 °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 once every couple of years, particularly during nor’easters from December through March.

Stroud Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Serving the Pocono Mountains region for over 100 years. U.S. News and World Report recently named Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono and St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Stroud CrossFit was founded on a love and passion for CrossFit. Since then it has grown into a community that hosts a strong system of core values and beliefs. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. For holistic wellness, Boundless Yoga and Yoga House Stroudsburg offer a variety of yoga classes suited for all levels.

Top sites in Stroud, PA include Big Pocono State Park, Schisler Museum and McMunn Planetarium, and Yetter Park.

Population: 35,000 (2023). Elevation: 550 feet (168 meters). Area: 15.6 square miles (40.4 km²). ZIP Code: 18301. Area code(s): 570.

FAQs

How did Stroud, PA get its name?

Stroud Township was formed on January 22, 1817, and was named for Jacob Stroud, the founder of the Borough of Stroudsburg. It is believed that the first European settlers of the area were the Sly brothers. Along with his two brothers, Peter Sly had traveled south from Esopus, N.Y., in 1750. Peter settled in present-day Stroud Township while his brothers established their homesteads in modern-day Smithfield Township.

Is Stroud, PA a good place to live?

Stroud Township is in Monroe County. Living in Stroud Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Stroud Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Stroud Township are above average.

What are the demographics of Stroud, PA?

Stroudsburg, PA is home to a population of 5.9k people, of which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 12.4% of Stroudsburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (732 people). In 2022, there were 4.83 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (3.37k people) in Stroudsburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 697 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 584 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Township of Stroud

Wikipedia

Data USA

Niche

Monroe Historical.

Big Pocono State Park

Schisler Museum and McMunn Planetarium

Yetter Park

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono

St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Stroud CrossFit

Planet Fitness

Boundless Yoga

Yoga House Stroudsburg

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