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

Clearfield Township is located in northeastern Cambria County at 40.570154,-78.659363.

The township is bordered by the borough of Patton to the northwest, Chest Springs to the south, and Ashville to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Clearfield Township has a total area of 31.0 square miles (80.3 km2), all land.

17.7% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older.