Schlusser, Pennsylvania
Schlusser is a community of 5,402 people in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Schlusser
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carlisle Armory and Carlisle Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Schlusser
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Schlusser
Schlusser (pronounced Schl/u/sher) is a census-designated place (CDP) in North Middleton and Middlesex townships, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,265 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Schlusser, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Carlisle Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Carlisle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Old West, Dickinson College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
College in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Hessian Powder Magazine
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Map of Schlusser
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 9.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 4.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carlisle Wtp (1 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
Cumberland County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Carlisle 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Boiling Springs 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Mount Holly Springs 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Dillsburg 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Messiah College 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Bloomfield 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Newville 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Camp Hill 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Enola 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Harrisburg 16 mi east, about 26 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Carlisle pupils, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CARLISLE ARMORY; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HESSIAN POWDER MAGAZINE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.