Almedia, Pennsylvania
Almedia is a community of 1,271 people in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Almedia
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bloomsburg University and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Almedia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Almedia
Almedia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,040 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Almedia, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bloomsburg University
School · 3.3 mi
Public university in Pennsylvania, USA
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
School · 3.2 mi
Multi-campus public university in Pennsylvania, United States
East Bloomsburg Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge crossing the Susquehanna River
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Penn Pizza Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
2403 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.4 mi
2455 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
2445 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
Mo-We 08:00-01:00; Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
Where to stay1
History
Almedia was once called Afton. There used to be lime quarries and coal-dredging industries near Almedia.
From the History section of Almedia, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Almedia
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bear Gap (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Columbia County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hazleton Regional Airport (HZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Bloomsburg 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Berwick 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Hazleton 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Nanticoke 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Pottsville 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Mountain Top 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Wilkes-Barre 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Kingston 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Williamsport 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Scranton 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wall plates for phone at Subway Sheetz PA jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-80 wb in South Centre Township, PA, June 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS055-E-114233 - View of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-114234 - View of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-33859 - View of New York, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-114478 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-14749 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- U.S. Route 11 in Scott Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Jakec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-80 wb in Scott Township, Columbia Co., PA, June 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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