Ephrata, Pennsylvania
About Ephrata
Set in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, Ephrata is a close-knit town counting 13,719 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ephrata is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.42 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,011 residents per square mile.
📰 Ephrata News Today
- Ellen M. Rupp Obituary Stradling Funeral Homes · Aug 12
- Evelyn Bowman Obituary | Stradling Funeral Homes Inc. | Ephrata, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- As PA farmers contend with high fertilizer prices, one possible solution emerges WPSU · Aug 13
- William Mensch Obituary (2026) - Ephrata, PA obits.pennlive.com · Aug 10
- Mildred Loux Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Ephrata, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News Legacy obituary · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ephrata Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,719.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Ephrata
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ephrata
- Applebee's — american
- China Taste — chinese
- Ephrata Asian Bistro — asian
- Griddle & Grind Cafe (café)
- JD's Pazzo Pizza — pizza
- Javateas — coffee shop (café)
- La Abuela's — mexican
- Mama's Famous Pizza & Grill — pizza
- Nara Cafe Asian Restaurant — japanese
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ephrata Cloister · Museum
- Seiverling Museum, Car and Pedal Car Museum · Museum
- Eicher Indian Museum · Museum
- The Historic Conservation Trust of the Ephrata Area · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ephrata
- Bethany Playground reviews ★
- Brickyard Park reviews ★
- Charity Gardens Park reviews ★
- Eastbrooke Park reviews ★
- Edgewater Meadow Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ephrata Mountain Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ephrata Nature Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ephrata Township Community Park reviews ★
- Haller Homestead reviews ★
- Healthcare Heroes Park reviews ★
- Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation Area reviews ★
- Lincoln Heights Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ephrata
- Clay El Sch
- Ephrata Intermediate Sch
- Ephrata MS
- Ephrata SHS
- Fulton El Sch
- Highland El Sch
- Lancaster County CTC - Brownstown Campus
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.