Burnham, Pennsylvania
Burnham is a borough of 1,744 people in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1911.
Why visit Burnham
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Embassy Theatre, Lewistown Armory, Main Line of Public Works and Kishacoquillas Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Burnham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burnham
Burnham is a borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,999 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Burnham, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Embassy Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Lewistown Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Main Line of Public Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Canal and transportation system in Pennsylvania
McCoy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Mifflin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Montgomery Ward Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wollner Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Old Hoopes School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes17
JP Edward's
Restaurant · Burger, Regional, American, Chicken, Sandwich, Fish And Chips · 0.5 mi
203 South Logan Boulevard, Burnham
Mo,We,Sa,Su 11:00-22:00; Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-24:00
Tokyo Japanese
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
205 South Logan Boulevard, Burnham
Tu,We,Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Vince's Pizza and Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.6 mi
311 South Logan Boulevard, Burnham
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa, Su 07:00-21:00
China Garden Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
112 Electric Avenue
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Boulevard Takeout and Six Pack
Restaurant · Pizza, American · 0.4 mi
222 North Logan Boulevard, Burnham
Short Bus Brew House
Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi
101 South Logan Boulevard, Burnham
5 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Mifflin County Academy of Science And Technology
School · 2.1 mi
700 Pitt Street, Lewistown
Healthcare2
Map of Burnham
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 2.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lewistown (3 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
Mifflin County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mifflin County Airport (RED) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Highland Park 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Yeagertown 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Church Hill 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Milroy 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Belleville 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Boalsburg 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Centre Hall 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Pine Grove Mills 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- State College 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Bellefonte 22 mi northwest, about 36 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
- Bings Diner Burnham, PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Lewistown Armory Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Pennsylvania canals, Finetooth, Ruhrfisch, U.S. Census, Public domain
- Montgomery Ward Building Lewistown PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mifflin County Courthouse and War Memorial Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Embassy Theatre Lewistown PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- McCoy House Lewistown PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Wollner Building Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Old Hoopes School Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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