Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Hermitage is a city of 16,041 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1796.
Why visit Hermitage
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 79 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Shenango Valley Cinemas, Frank H. Buhl Mansion and Jonas J. Pierce House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 68 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hermitage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hermitage
Hermitage is a city in western Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,230 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Mercer County. It is located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Youngstown and about 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. It is the principal city of the Hermitage micropolitan area, which includes all of Mercer County.
From the Wikipedia article Hermitage, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks13
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Frank H. Buhl Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic residence in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States
422 East State Street, Sharon
Jonas J. Pierce House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
18 East Shenango Street, Sharpsville
Avenue of Flags
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Park in Hermitage
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
Golf course · 2.5 mi
2961 South Hermitage Road, Hermitage
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
O'Neill Coffee Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.0 mi
14 Fair Street, West Middlesex
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30, Sa 08:00-13:00; Su off
Donna's Diner
Restaurant · Burger, American · 3.5 mi
Ranked #1 Burger in Mercer County by the BurgerGuyz and "Best of the Best" Burger by the Sharon Herald. Top 10 milkshakes in...
10 West State Street, Sharon
MCcall's Chicken & Ribs
Restaurant · Barbecue · 4.0 mi
810 South Irvine Avenue, Sharon
T and T Bar & Grille
Bar and pub · 3.0 mi
1101 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell
67 more on the map.
History
Hermitage was first settled in 1796 and incorporated in 1832 as Hickory Township from portions of the Shenango and Pymatuning townships. Following the incorporation of the cities of Sharon and Farrell and the boroughs of Sharpsville and Wheatland, the remainder of the Township was incorporated into a first class township.
The Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law was passed in 1972, allowing for municipalities to establish their own home rule charters. A home rule charter in Hickory Township was approved on May 21, 1974, by a vote of 1,375 to 546, and was to become effective on January 1, 1976. The name Hermitage was selected in the November 1975 election, over alternatives "Mount Hickory" and "Hickory Hills", following a campaign by the Board of Commissioners. On November 8, 1983, voters approved by a margin of 1971 to 1846 to reclassify the Township of Hermitage to a city. Hermitage became a third class city on January 1, 1984.
On May 31, 1985, Hermitage was struck by an F5 tornado that killed 18 people and injured 310. It was the strongest tornado ever recorded in Pennsylvania. On May 31, 2015, the 30th anniversary of the F5, an EF0 tornado touched down in the southern part of town. It flipped two cars, damaged the canopy at a Sheetz gas station and downed a few trees and branches.
From the History section of Hermitage, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sharon-Hermitage
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
3060 Spangler Road, West Middlesex
Super 8 by Wyndham West Middlesex/Sharon Area
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
3369 New Castle Road, West Middlesex
Churches and places of worship38
First Universalist Church of Sharpsville
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.9 mi
600 East State Street, Sharon
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare9
UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services at Horizon-Hermitage
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
2151 Shenango Valley Road, Hermitage
Map of Hermitage
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 3.0 in | 19.6 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.5 in | 15.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 10.5 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 3.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 3.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 21°F | 3.2 in | 14.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mercer (11 mi away), rain and snow from Youngstown Rgnl Ap 72525, 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
Mercer County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Youngstown 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Niles 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Austintown 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Warren 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Salem 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Butler 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Alliance 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Ravenna 42 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Aurora 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Streetsboro 47 mi west, about 1 h 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hermitage, Pennsylvania - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hermitage, PA, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shenango Valley Mall Hermitage, PA September 2024, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-06-05 16 07 19 View north along U.S. Route 62 Business (East State Street) at Buhl Farm Drive in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-05 16 12 36 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 418 (Mercer Avenue) at Buhl Farm Drive in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buhl Mansion (14684212239), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shenango Valley Mall - Demolition Feb. 1, 2025, Lemons271, CC BY 4.0
- Shenango Valley Mall - Demolition Feb. 01, 2025, Lemons271, CC BY 4.0
- Pittsburgh (13930941620), Doug Butchy, CC BY 2.0
- Sharon, PA, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shenango River, Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- David B. Williamson (2025), Gatekeeper-of-the-Stars, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frank H. Buhl Mansion, Nyttend, Public domain
- PA 760 sb entering Shenango Twp., 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
- Jonas J. Pierce House, Nyttend, Public domain
- PA 760 sb at I-376, 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
- ISS053-E-255769 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-252290 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- First Universalist Church of Sharpsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2022-06-05 15 58 44 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 518 (Main Street) at 7th Street in Sharpsville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buhl Mansion (14868477764), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14684239570), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14870510482), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14868472694), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14847902446), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14870567662), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14684276589), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14867791171), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14870558652), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14684242990), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14870593152), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14684235018), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14684273689), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buhl Mansion (14870590892), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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