Hudson, Pennsylvania
Hudson is a community of 1,588 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Hudson
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre, Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, Denison House and Forty Fort Meetinghouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hudson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hudson
Hudson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,443 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hudson, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Denison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Forty Fort Meetinghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Luzerne County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Swetland Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Wyoming Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Monument in Wyoming, United States of America
George W. Guthrie School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes35
Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
1280 PA 315, Wilkes-Barre
23 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wilkes Barre
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1185 PA 315, Wilkes-Barre
Churches and places of worship12
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and School Building
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Luzerne Presbyterial Institute
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.0 mi
1240 Scott Street, Wilkes-Barre
Parsons Primitive Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
193 Railroad Street, Wilkes-Barre
Christian Apostolic Church of Hilldale
Church · 1.1 mi
757 North Main Street, Plains
Ebenezer International Harvest Assembly Of God
Church · 0.8 mi
269 East Thomas Street, Wilkes-Barre
Miner Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · 0.9 mi
137 Abbott Street, Plains
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
School · 5.9 mi
80 W Saint Marys Rd, Hanover Township
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
School · 4.8 mi
210 Rock Street, Pittston
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
School · 6.0 mi
701 Sathers Dr, Pittston Township
Healthcare2
Map of Hudson
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap 72513 (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
Luzerne County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Hilldale 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Wilkes-Barre 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Kingston 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Browntown 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Chase 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Nanticoke 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Mountain Top 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Scranton 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Dunmore 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Clarks Green 17 mi northeast, about 27 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
- St John Apts 2 Wilkes-Barre LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Denison House, Forty Fort, John Jennings, Public domain
- Luzerne County Courthouse2, Phanatic, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wyoming Monument 1 LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Swetland Homestead, John Jennings, Public domain
- Forty Fort Meetinghouse, John Jennings, Public domain
- Luzerne Presbyterial Institute, John Jennings, Public domain
- George Guthrie School Wilkes-Barre LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
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