Carbondale, Pennsylvania
Carbondale is a city of 8,789 people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1824.
Why visit Carbondale
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 69 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Carbondale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carbondale
Carbondale is a city in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Carbondale is located approximately 15 miles due northeast of the city of Scranton in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 8,828 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carbondale, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes21
9 more on the map.
History
The Carbondale Historical Society and Museum records and maintains the city's history. The Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Gravity Railroad Shops have been demolished, but were once listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Carbondale mine fire began in Carbondale in 1946. Every census since 1940 has seen a steady decline in the population of Carbondale, mostly attributed to the end of the coal industry in the area.
From the History section of Carbondale, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
20 Church Street, Carbondale
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare1
Map of Carbondale
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 12°F | 3.5 in | 17.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 3.0 in | 17.7 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 13.0 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 65°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 4.0 in | 14.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pleasant Mt 1 W Hcn (12 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
Lackawanna 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)
- 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
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Simpson 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Archbald 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Waymart 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Blakely 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Clarks Green 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Dunmore 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Dalton 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Scranton 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Factoryville 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Avoca 20 mi southwest, about 33 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
- The eastern terminus of PA 106 in Carbondale, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carbondale PA B Hall & courthouse front, Smallbones, CC0
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