Pottsville
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, is a small city with deep roots in America's coal mining heritage and the home of the oldest brewery in the United States. Its walkable downtown, historic architecture, and proximity to natural beauty make it a charming, off-the-beaten-path destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
13,346
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.69°, -76.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,918
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.6°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1214 mm
Internet Speed
264 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
15
Parks
9
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
HZL
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.