Riverside, Pennsylvania
Riverside is a borough of 1,806 people in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1871.
Why visit Riverside
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 30 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Point Drive-In, Danville Historic District, Danville West Market Street Historic District and Hess Recreation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Riverside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riverside
Riverside is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Riverside had a population of 2,040. The current mayor is John LaMotte.
From the Wikipedia article Riverside, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks7
Danville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Danville West Market Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Danville, Pennsylvania, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
General William Montgomery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Thomas Beaver Free Library and Danville YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
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Mooresburg School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
BJ's M Street Tavern & Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Steak House, Seafood, American, Grill, Sandwich, Salad · 1.6 mi
494 Mill Street, Danville
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00
Bason Coffee Roasting
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Pastry · 1.5 mi
453 Mill Street, Danville
Mo-We 08:00-16:00; Th-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00
Blue Brew Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry · 1.7 mi
686 East Front Street, Danville
Tu-Sa 07:00-17:00
Carini's
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.7 mi
157 Northumberland Street, Danville
Tu-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
John's Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Thai · 1.5 mi
310 Mill Street, Danville
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Koji Fusion
Restaurant · Asian, Ramen, Sushi, Japanese · 1.6 mi
554 Mill Street, Danville
Tu-Sa 11:30-20:00
LT Evans
Restaurant · American, Grill, Wings, Sandwich, Burger, Salad, Fries, Soup, Steak House · 1.9 mi
616 Walnut Street, Danville
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Old City Bagel Co.
Cafe · Bagel, Breakfast, Pastry, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
608 Mill Street, Danville
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00
Old Forge Brewing Company
Bar and pub · American, Sandwich, Burger, Grill, Salad, Wings, Soup · 1.6 mi
532 Mill Street, Danville
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Original Italian Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Sandwich, Pasta · 1.7 mi
60 Lower Mulberry Street, Danville
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:30-21:30
Happy Mug Drive Thru
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Pastry, Bagel · 1.8 mi
1140 Mill Street, Danville
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 06:00-14:00
18 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship11
Mahoning Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
120 East Mahoning Street, Danville
Christ Memorial Episcopal Church
Church · Christian · 1.5 mi
120 East Market Street, Danville
Pine Street Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.7 mi
621 Pine Street, Danville
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Riverside
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.3 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sunbury (10 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
Northumberland County has had 10 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)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Penn Valley Airport (SEG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Danville 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Elysburg 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Northumberland 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Catawissa 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Bloomsburg 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Shamokin Dam 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Milton 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Edgewood 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Fairview-Ferndale 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Lewisburg 13 mi west, about 21 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
- Riverside, PA post office, Aug. 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
- Riverside Park, Riverside, PA, Aug. 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
- Riverside, PA borough hall, Aug. 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
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- PA 54 Danville-Riverside Bridge from Riverside, Aug. 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
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