Espy, Pennsylvania
Espy is a community of 1,624 people in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Espy
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56, AMC CLASSIC Bloomsburg 11 and Bloomsburg Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Espy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Espy
Espy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,620 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Espy, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Covered bridge in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg University
School · 1.6 mi
Public university in Pennsylvania, USA
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
School · 1.5 mi
Multi-campus public university in Pennsylvania, United States
East Bloomsburg Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge crossing the Susquehanna River
Museums and landmarks2
Bloomsburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes23
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
400 East 2nd Street, Bloomsburg
Mo-We 08:00-18:00; Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa,Su off
Marley's Brewery & Grille
Restaurant · American, Pub · 0.7 mi
1323 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Playa Cancun
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
801 Central Road, Bloomsburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Turkey Hill Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
991 Central Road, Bloomsburg
Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Bloomin' Bagels II
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bagel, Breakfast · 1.4 mi
599 East 7th Street, Bloomsburg
Penn Pizza Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
2403 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
11 more on the map.
History
Espy was named after Josiah Espy, an early settler who moved to the area in 1775. Soon afterwards, in 1785, Josiah's son George moved into the area as well. In 1800, George Espy divided up the area that is now Espy into lots. The town was originally called Liberty but was officially renamed Espy in 1828 after George Espy. The first hotel in Espy was built in 1805. There used to a boatyard in Espy, but it was destroyed in 1900.
From the History section of Espy, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School
School · 3.3 mi
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive, Bloomsburg
Healthcare3
Map of Espy
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bear Gap (13 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
Columbia County has had 12 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
Hazleton Regional Airport (HZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Bloomsburg 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Almedia 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Catawissa 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Berwick 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Conyngham 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Hazleton 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Pottsville 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Dewart 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Nanticoke 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Mountain Top 28 mi east, about 45 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
- Rupert Covered Bridge 13, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bloomsburg Chamber, Mrmcdonnell ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Route 11 in Scott Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Jakec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frozen rivulet in Pennsylvania, King jakob c 2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-114233 - View of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-114234 - View of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-33859 - View of New York, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-114478 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-14749 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Route 487 in Scott Township, Columbia County, Jakec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-80 wb in Scott Township, Columbia Co., PA, June 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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