Kulpmont is a small borough in the Anthracite Coal Region
Along Pennsylvania Route 61 in the state’s Anthracite Coal Region is the borough of Kulpmont, a small rural hamlet of nearly 2,800 residents packed in one square mile, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 report. The borough’s streets are laid out in a grid-style formation, with north-south roads numbered one through 16. While Kulpmont is primarily residential, locals can still find a handful of neighborhood eateries and convenience stores lining Route 61 and 10th Street. According to the CAP Index, Kulpmont has an overall Crime Score of 3 out of 10, slightly lower than the national average of 4.
Relatively affordable single-family homes and townhouses
Kulpmont has a mix of single-family homes and multifamily properties lining its gridded streets. Generally speaking, the farther from Route 61, the more space homes tend to have as they get closer to the countryside. American Foursquares, traditional-style rowhomes and historic builds with Victorian-influenced architecture are recurrent throughout the borough. Ranch styles and smaller bungalows also dot the area. Investment properties and turnkey single-family homes range from about $70,000 to $220,000, while townhouses typically cost between $30,000 and $140,000. With an average home value just below $100,000, Kulpmont is on par with the rest of the Sunbury Metro Area and well below the national figure.
Zoning for Mount Carmel Area schools
Kulpmont students are served by the Mount Carmel Area School District, which receives an overall C rating from Niche. Mount Carmel Area Elementary serves prekindergarten through sixth grade, while grades seven and eight can attend Mount Carmel Area Junior High; both schools are rated C. Secondary students can head to C-plus-rated Mount Carmel Area High School or learn trades in construction and mechanics at the Northumberland County Career Technology Center. The district has nearly a dozen sports teams with updated practice facilities for each.
From baseball to hiking, outdoor options span Kulpmont
There are several spots for outdoor recreation in Kulpmont, including the Kulpmont Stadium, a baseball field complex with a basketball court and playground area. More athletic fields are located at the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex on the opposite end of the borough. Adjacent to the complex is Kulpmont Dog Park, a gated area where dogs can roam off-leash. Hiking trails are scattered throughout the Northumberland County countryside and the mountain ranges surrounding Kulpmont.
Local restaurants and nearby national retailers
Kulpmont’s convenience stores and local businesses are mostly scattered along Route 61, while neighborhood restaurants trail up and down 10th Street in the middle of the borough. Dining options range from pizzerias like Scicchitano’s Buono Pizza to laid-back sports pubs like End Zone Bar and Grill. Residents can drive 5 minutes down the road to get to Walmart Supercenter and The Plaza at Coal Township, a shopping center with an ALDI grocery store, Tractor Supply Co. and Dollar General.
Access to Pennsylvania Route 61
While Kulpmont is a primarily car-dependent community, there are a few fixed bus routes that run through the area operated by the Lower Anthracite Transit System, or LATS. Pennsylvania Route 61 is the borough’s arterial thoroughfare, connecting residents to the borough of Mount Carmel, 4 miles east, and the city of Shamokin, 5 miles west. The nearest airport, Harrisburg International Airport, is less than 70 miles from the borough. The Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital offers 24-hour emergency room services approximately 6 miles from Kulpmont.
