Blandon, Pennsylvania
Blandon is a community of 7,357 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Blandon
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Berkley Historic District and Christian Schlegel Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Blandon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blandon
Blandon is a census-designated place in Maidencreek Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the junction of Pennsylvania Route 73 and Park Road. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,289 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Blandon, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Berkley Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Christian Schlegel Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Davies House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
First National Bank in Fleetwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Guldin Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Moselem Farms Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Third rail
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
404 Main Street, Blandon
Tu,We 16:00-23:00, Th 16:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 16:00-22:00
History
A post office called Blandon has been in operation since 1862. Sources differ whether the community was named for H. Willis Bland, a county judge, or for Robert Bland, an original owner of the town site.
From the History section of Blandon, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center
School · 5.1 mi
2615 Warren Road, Reading
Healthcare1
Map of Blandon
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading 4 Nnw Hcn (3 mi away), rain and snow from Fleetwood 2.0 Ese, 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
Berks County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Muhlenberg Park 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Fox Chase 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Shoemakersville 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Oley 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Stony Creek Mills 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Reading 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Colony Park 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Wyomissing 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- West Lawn 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Springmont 10 mi southwest, about 17 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
- Davies 90 Berkley HD BerksCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- First National Bank Fleetwood, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Guldin Mill, BerksCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christian Schlegel Farm 4, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moselem Farms Mill 1 BerksCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
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