It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

It is bordered by the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River and the borough of Williamsburg to the north, by the ridgecrest of Tussey Mountain to the east, and by the crest of Lock Mountain to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.4 square miles (83.9 km2), all land.

[3] A portion of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 73 is located at the southwestern corner of the township, portions of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 147 is located in the west on Dunning Mountain, and most of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 118 occupies the western slopes of Tussey Mountain on the east side of the township.

17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.