[2] The township takes its name from Slippery Rock Creek, which flows through its borders.

The township surrounds the borough of Slippery Rock but is a separate entity.

Slippery Rock University straddles the border between the township and the borough.

19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[7] The majority of Slippery Rock University is in the township, and this includes the census-designated place.