Paxtonia, Pennsylvania
Paxtonia is a community of 4,074 people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Paxtonia
Townapedia lists 8 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Widener University.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Paxtonia
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About Paxtonia
Paxtonia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,412 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Paxtonia, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Dauphin County Heroes Grove Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
Outdoor event venue which also stands to honor heroes serving Dauphin County.
5010 Commons Drive
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes34
El Rodeo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
4659 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Giovanni's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1027 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:30, Su 11:00-15:45
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.0 mi
5045 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Yi Pin Hong
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
1031 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Tu 11:00-21:30, Th-Su 11:00-21:30
Shangrila Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · Asian, Indian, Japanese · 0.8 mi
408 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg
22 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Baymont by Wyndham Harrisburg
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
5680 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg
Quality Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
200 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg
Churches and places of worship12
Colonial Park United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.2 mi
5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg
East Shore Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
6721 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.6 mi
5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg
Trinity Presbyterian Church in America
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
6098 Locust Lane, Harrisburg
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare6
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care Colonial Park – Harrisburg
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
5125 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Oak Street Health Harrisburg
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
5001 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Penn State Hershey Medical Group Nyes Road
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
121 Nyes Road, Harrisburg
Map of Paxtonia
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrisburg 1 Ne (5 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
Dauphin 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)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Colonial Park 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Linglestown 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Progress 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Lawnton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Paxtang 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hummelstown 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Harrisburg 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Bressler 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Enhaut 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- New Cumberland 8 mi southwest, about 12 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
- OldMainWidener, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
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