Kenhorst, Pennsylvania
Kenhorst is a borough of 3,009 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania, founded in August 25, 1931.
Why visit Kenhorst
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lindbergh Viaduct, Alvernia University, Reading Public Museum and Astor Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Kenhorst
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kenhorst
Kenhorst is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,001 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Kenhorst, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lindbergh Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Alvernia University
School · 0.5 mi
Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks31
Reading Public Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Museum in West Reading, Pennsylvania
500 Museum Road, Reading
Mo-Su 11:00-17:00
Astor Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Former movie theater in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Charles S. Foos Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
School building in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Seat of government in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
GoggleWorks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Hampden Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Hotel Abraham Lincoln
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
John Updike Childhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Childhood home of American novelist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Pennsylvania
Liberty Fire Company No. 5
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Fire station in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Livingood House-Stryker Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Single-family detached home in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Log House, Hiester House and Market Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Beneficial Society Victor Emmanuel II
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
Members only
311 Hazel Street, Reading
Mo,Th-Fr 16:30-21:00; Tu-We off; Sa 15:30-21:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Friendly's
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
1535 Lancaster Ave, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00
Mama's Famous Pizza and Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
690 Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-21:30; Fr 10:30-22:30; Sa 10:30-22:00
Mimmo's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
290 Morgantown Road, Reading
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Rooted & Grounded Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Donut, Pastry · 0.4 mi
1400 Lancaster Avenue, Reading
Tu-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su,Mo closed
Liberty Ale House
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
1501 Lancaster Ave, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00
Oakbrook Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
628 Park Avenue, Reading
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su...
Little Brown Jug
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
900 East Lancaster Avenue
12:00-26:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
1124 East Lancaster Avenue, Reading
12:00-21:00
Trooper Thorn's Irish Beef House
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
451 Morgantown Road, Reading
8 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship19
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 1.0 mi
504 Summit Avenue, Reading
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.1 mi
1001 East Wyomissing Boulevard, Reading
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
99 South Waverly Street, Shillington
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Berks Catholic High School
School · 1.2 mi
955 East Wyomissing Boulevard, Reading
Healthcare2
Map of Kenhorst
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Spaatz Fld (4 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
Berks County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Grill 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Reading 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Wyomissing 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Flying Hills 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- West Lawn 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Springmont 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Colony Park 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Hyde Park 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Stony Creek Mills 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Jacksonwald 6 mi east, about 10 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
- New Holland Rd, Kenhorst PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lacrosse Ave, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lacrosse Ave, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lacrosse Ave, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Stephens Memorial Cemetery, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Holland Rd 1500, Kenhorst BerksCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Stephens Memorial Cemetery, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Holland Rd 1540, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Stephens Memorial Cemetery, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-22 15 50 23 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 625 (New Holland Road) at South Kenhorst Boulevard in Kenhorst, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenhorst Community Park, BerksCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Holland Rd 1540, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-22 17 36 46 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 625 (New Holland Road) at South Kenhorst Boulevard in Kenhorst, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenhorst Community Park, BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenhorst Community Park, BerksCo PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Kenhorst BerksCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Holland Rd, Kenhorst PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barbon's Tavern, Kenhorst BerksCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-23 15 32 16 View south along U.S. Route 222 Business (Lancaster Avenue) at Kenhorst Boulevard along the border of Reading and Kenhorst in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-23 16 15 14 View north along U.S. Route 222 Business (Lancaster Avenue) at Funston Avenue along the border of Kenhorst and Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-23 15 36 17 View south along U.S. Route 222 Business (Lancaster Avenue) between Funston Avenue and Pershing Boulevard along the border of Cumru Township and Kenhorst in Berks County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-23 13 22 06 View west along Pennsylvania State Route 724 (Philadelphia Avenue) just west of Pennsylvania State Route 625 (New Holland Road) on the border of Kenhorst and Cumru Township in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-23 11 46 11 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 724 (Philadelphia Avenue) just east of Pennsylvania State Route 625 (New Holland Road) on the border of Kenhorst and Cumru Township in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading Art Museum, Smallbones, CC0
- Wanner Mansion, Smallbones, CC0
- Lindbergh Bridge Reading PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Trinity Lutheran Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Keystone HnL, Smallbones, CC0
- Foos School Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Sterling Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Speckled Hen Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Ridgewood Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampden Firehouse, Smallbones, CC0
- HOTEL ABRAHAM LINCOLN, READING, BERKS COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN UPDIKE CHILDHOOD HOME, SHILLINGTON, BERKS COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Livingood House Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading PA City Hall, Smallbones, CC0
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