Hallstead, Pennsylvania
Hallstead is a borough of 1,217 people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1787.
Why visit Hallstead
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Maunatome Mountain, Roundtop and Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 83 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hallstead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hallstead
Hallstead is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,179 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hallstead, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Spring Street, Great Bend
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Restaurants and cafes9
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
25106 State Route 11, Hallstead
Mo-We 05:00-20:00; Fr-Su 05:00-20:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
25190 State Route 11, Hallstead
Su-We 07:00-23:00; Th-Sa 07:00-12:00
Where to stay1
Colonial Brick Inn &Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
25161 State Route 11, Hallstead
History
Hallstead was settled in 1787. What is now Hallstead was incorporated as Great Bend Village on November 28, 1874. In 1887, it was renamed to Hallstead Borough in honor of William F. Hallstead, president of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
From the History section of Hallstead, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Saint Lawrence Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
380 Franklin Street, Great Bend
First Baptist Church of Hallstead
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
96 Pine Street, Hallstead
First Presbyterian Church of Hallstead
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
95 Pine Street, Hallstead
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Hallstead
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 12°F | 3.4 in | 20.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 13°F | 2.8 in | 15.9 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 21°F | 3.6 in | 18.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 4.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 46°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 3.6 in | 14.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Montrose Hcn (9 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
Susquehanna County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Windsor 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Binghamton 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Port Dickinson 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Binghamton University 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Johnson City 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Chenango Bridge 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Endwell 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Deposit 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Endicott 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Tioga Terrace 20 mi west, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hallstead, Pennsylvania pet food, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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