Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Coopersburg is a borough of 2,495 people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1730.
Why visit Coopersburg
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include DeSales University, Pointer Hollow Farm, Centennial Bridge and Linden Grove Pavilion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Coopersburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coopersburg
Coopersburg is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of Coopersburg was 2,447 as of the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Allentown and is located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Allentown, 40 miles (64 km) north of Philadelphia, and 76 miles (122 km) west of New York City.
From the Wikipedia article Coopersburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
DeSales University
School · 2.2 mi
Private Catholic University in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
Pointer Hollow Farm
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
2164 Salem Road
"No signs, no opening hours. They sell over the internet."
Museums and landmarks2
Centennial Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
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Linden Grove Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes19
Casa Toro
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
7001 N Route 309, Coopersburg
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Carlo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
7001 North Route 309, Coopersburg
7 more on the map.
History
Coopersburg was settled in about 1730. It originally was named Freyburg after local tavern owner and Joseph Frey, a judge. By the time the town was incorporated, it had been renamed Coopersburg, named after Judge Peter Cooper. The town was once the site of popular cattle sales at the estate of Tilghman S. Cooper.
From the History section of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Executive Inn Coopersburg
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
321 South 3rd Street, Coopersburg
Churches and places of worship10
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church
Church · Bible Fellowship Church · 0.5 mi
6782 North Main Street, Coopersburg
Saucon Mennonite Church
Church · Mennonite · 0.6 mi
6639 North Main Street, Coopersburg
Shopping3
Fairmont Village Shopping Center
Shopping center · 0.6 mi
7001 North Route 309, Coopersburg
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare2
Giant Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
216 East Fairmount Street, Coopersburg
Map of Coopersburg
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 4.6 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springtown 1 Nne (7 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
Lehigh County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quakertown Airport (UKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- DeSales University 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Richlandtown 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Milford Square 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Emmaus 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Allentown 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Bethlehem 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Hereford 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Fullerton 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Ancient Oaks 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Cetronia 10 mi northwest, about 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
- Coopersburg Lehigh County, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centennial Bridge, Station Avenue spanning Saucon Creek, Center Valley (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania), Rob Tucher, Public domain
- Linden Grove Pavilion, PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare at DeSales University, Bradley Barnhorst, CC BY-SA 4.0
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