Community Information. Below is informative details concerning climate, recreation and more for the Lycoming County and surrounding areas.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE:
Williamsport is the County Seat of Lycoming County, PA. It lies along the west branch of the Susquehanna River at the foot of 1600-foot Bald Eagle Mountain in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. North of the city, the land rises in the forest-covered Appalachian Plateau, in places more than 2000 feet. The five streams that cut down through the Plateau create wild beauty and an outdoorsman's paradise only minutes from Williamsport. More than 70 million people live within 300 miles of Williamsport, yet Lycoming County itself is pleasantly uncrowded. New York, Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are only hours away by car.
With summer temperatures averaging from the mid 70's to low 80's, and winter's in the mid 30's, Lycoming County offers four seasons.
EDUCATION:
Within Lycoming County there are 8 public school districts; Williamsport, South Williamsport, Jersey Shore, Loyalsock Twp., Montoursville, Montgomery, Muncy and East Lycoming. For up-to-date information on any school district in PA, click here. There are several private and parochial schools throughout the county with classes from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Call our office for a more detailed report on our local schools Lycoming County's oldest institution of higher learning is Lycoming College, a 4-year liberal arts college. Located in Williamsport, it offers a diverse curriculum on a beautiful campus of brick Georgian style buildings only several blocks from downtown. Also in Williamsport is the Pennsylvania College of Technology. A Penn State University affiliate, this national renowned technical-trade school offers both 2 and 4 year degrees, specializing in plastics technology, automated manufacturing and culinary arts to name a few.
HEALTH SERVICES:
Susquehanna Health Systems is a 3 hospital alliance providing the most comprehensive medical and clinical care in our region. Offering 610 licensed beds including a 129 bed skilled nursing facility in Muncy, the system admits approximately 16,000 patients annually. While some services are available at all three hospital campuses such as general surgery, anesthesia, general medicine, laboratory and radiology, specialized services are available at specific sites. These Centers of Excellence include Susquehanna Cancer Center, Costello Dialysis Center, Susquehanna Behavioral Health, The Birthplace, Gibson Rehabilitation Center, Susquehanna
Heart Center, The Work Center for Occupational Health and the Sports Medicine Center.
RECREATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Lycoming County. With over 300,000 acres of state forest and game lands, and three major streams totaling 158 miles, there is something for everyone here. Hiking, fishing, big and small game hunting, cross-country and downhill skiing, boating and many other activities are close at hand. There are both public and private golf courses, municipal and private swim clubs and several healthfitness clubs including the YMCA and YWCA. There are 2 private tennis clubs and an excellent selection of public courts. Organized sports are available for all ages and include volleyball, softball, AYSO soccer, Pop Warner Football, Little League baseball, basketball and other team sports. The Susquehanna River offers a 14-mile stretch of water for boating and water skiing.
CULTURAL:
Offering live performances, exhibits, tours and festivals, Lycoming County has a full agenda of arts related events. Anchored by the $11 million Community Arts Center, the area annually hosts some of the best regional and national talent on tour, offering a full schedule of almost weekly performances promises to keep you entertained. Museums, theaters, amusement parks, exhibits and performances are available year round. Sponsored by Lycoming College, Penn College, the Community Concert Association, The Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council, The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and others, you'll find single ticket offerings and special series subscriptions
available for young audiences, families and woman's interests. As the birthplace of Little League Baseball, Williamsport hosts the Little League World Series every August.
Williamsport is the County Seat of Lycoming County, PA. It lies along the west branch of the Susquehanna River at the foot of 1600-foot Bald Eagle Mountain in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. North of the city, the land rises in the forest-covered Appalachian Plateau, in places more than 2000 feet. The five streams that cut down through the Plateau create wild beauty and an outdoorsman's paradise only minutes from Williamsport. More than 70 million people live within 300 miles of Williamsport, yet Lycoming County itself is pleasantly uncrowded. New York, Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are only hours away by car.
With summer temperatures averaging from the mid 70's to low 80's, and winter's in the mid 30's, Lycoming County offers four seasons.
EDUCATION:
Within Lycoming County there are 8 public school districts; Williamsport, South Williamsport, Jersey Shore, Loyalsock Twp., Montoursville, Montgomery, Muncy and East Lycoming. For up-to-date information on any school district in PA, click here. There are several private and parochial schools throughout the county with classes from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Call our office for a more detailed report on our local schools Lycoming County's oldest institution of higher learning is Lycoming College, a 4-year liberal arts college. Located in Williamsport, it offers a diverse curriculum on a beautiful campus of brick Georgian style buildings only several blocks from downtown. Also in Williamsport is the Pennsylvania College of Technology. A Penn State University affiliate, this national renowned technical-trade school offers both 2 and 4 year degrees, specializing in plastics technology, automated manufacturing and culinary arts to name a few.
HEALTH SERVICES:
Susquehanna Health Systems is a 3 hospital alliance providing the most comprehensive medical and clinical care in our region. Offering 610 licensed beds including a 129 bed skilled nursing facility in Muncy, the system admits approximately 16,000 patients annually. While some services are available at all three hospital campuses such as general surgery, anesthesia, general medicine, laboratory and radiology, specialized services are available at specific sites. These Centers of Excellence include Susquehanna Cancer Center, Costello Dialysis Center, Susquehanna Behavioral Health, The Birthplace, Gibson Rehabilitation Center, Susquehanna
Heart Center, The Work Center for Occupational Health and the Sports Medicine Center.
RECREATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Lycoming County. With over 300,000 acres of state forest and game lands, and three major streams totaling 158 miles, there is something for everyone here. Hiking, fishing, big and small game hunting, cross-country and downhill skiing, boating and many other activities are close at hand. There are both public and private golf courses, municipal and private swim clubs and several healthfitness clubs including the YMCA and YWCA. There are 2 private tennis clubs and an excellent selection of public courts. Organized sports are available for all ages and include volleyball, softball, AYSO soccer, Pop Warner Football, Little League baseball, basketball and other team sports. The Susquehanna River offers a 14-mile stretch of water for boating and water skiing.
CULTURAL:
Offering live performances, exhibits, tours and festivals, Lycoming County has a full agenda of arts related events. Anchored by the $11 million Community Arts Center, the area annually hosts some of the best regional and national talent on tour, offering a full schedule of almost weekly performances promises to keep you entertained. Museums, theaters, amusement parks, exhibits and performances are available year round. Sponsored by Lycoming College, Penn College, the Community Concert Association, The Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council, The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and others, you'll find single ticket offerings and special series subscriptions
available for young audiences, families and woman's interests. As the birthplace of Little League Baseball, Williamsport hosts the Little League World Series every August.
