Emporium, Pennsylvania
Emporium is a borough of 1,975 people in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1810.
Why visit Emporium
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Cameron County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Emporium
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Emporium
Emporium is a borough and the county seat of Cameron County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Early in the twentieth century, there were large power plants and manufacturers of radio tubes and incandescent lamps (Sylvania Electric Products), paving brick, flour, iron, lumber, and sole leather. In 1900, 2,463 people lived in Emporium, and in 1910, the population was 2,916. By 2010, the population had dropped to 2,073, and at the 2020 census, the population was 1,961.
From the Wikipedia article Emporium, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Cameron County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Emporium, Pennsylvania, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Mini Park
Park
Small park located on the corner of East 4th Street and Chestnut street in Emporium, PA
Restaurants and cafes12
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare3
Map of Emporium
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 10.3 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 24°F | 3.2 in | 10.8 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.2 in | 9.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emporium (0 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
Cameron County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- St. Marys 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Coudersport 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Renovo 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Brockway 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Plymptonville 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Clearfield 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Hyde 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Bradford 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- DuBois 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Olean 41 mi north, about 1 h 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
- Emporium, Pennsylvania Courthouse View, Nicholas T, CC BY 2.0
- Cameron County Courthouse from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
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