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Lansford, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 4,143 · #244 in Pennsylvania
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About Lansford
Lansford, PA is a small town located in eastern Pennsylvania counting 4,143 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Lansford is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,690 residents per square mile.
📰 Lansford News Today
- Panther Valley High School (Lansford, PA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Lansford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Thomas Brent Mitchell, Sr. Obituary Mar 15, 2026 Griffiths Family of Funeral Homes · Mar 15
- Patricia A. Keita Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Man's body found in Carbon County identified WNEP · Apr 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lansford Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lansford
- Cabreras
- Kelly's Hill Top
- Russo's Pizzeria — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Summit Hill Historical Society · Museum
- The No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lansford
- Ashton Hill Park reviews ★
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Park reviews ★
- Ludlow Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Pine Street Crossover reviews ★
- Trooper Melley Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lansford
- Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
- Panther Valley JSHS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)4,143
Rank in state#244 of 1,013
Land area1.54 sq mi
Density2,690/sq mi
Coordinates40.8330, -75.8844