[2] It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Blacklick Township is located in western Cambria County at 40.613171,-78.787422.

The South Branch of Blacklick Creek forms the majority of the southern border of the township, and the North Branch of Blacklick Creek flows through the western part of the township.

The boroughs of Nanty-Glo and Vintondale border the township on the south.

There were 897 housing units at an average density of 28.8 per square mile (11.1/km2).