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Carlisle, PA

Carlisle is a borough in and the county seat of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Carlisle is located within the Cumberland Valley, a highly productive agricultural region. As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 20,118;  including suburbs in the neighboring townships, 37,695 live in the Carlisle urban cluster. Carlisle is the smaller principal city of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, which includes Cumberland Dauphin and Perry counties in South Central Pennsylvania.

The U.S. Army War College, located at Carlisle Barracks, prepares high-level military personnel and civilians for strategic leadership responsibilities. Carlisle Barracks ranks among the oldest U.S. Army installations and the most senior military educational institution in the United States Army. Carlisle Barracks is home to the United States Army Heritage and Education Center, an archives and museum complex open to the public. Carlisle also hosts Penn State Dickinson School of Law and Dickinson College.

Carlisle is located slightly northeast of the center of Cumberland County at 40°12′9″N 77°11′42″W (40.202553, −77.195016) at an elevation of 479 feet (146 m). The borough lies in the Cumberland Valley, a section of the Great Appalachian Valley, to the south of Conodoguinet Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River. Letort Spring Run, a tributary of Conodoguinet Creek, runs north through the eastern part of the borough.

Carlisle lies in south-central Pennsylvania, southwest of the intersection of Interstate 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike) and Interstate 81, roughly 20 miles (32 km) west-southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. By road, it is approximately 80 mi (130 km) northwest of Baltimore and 124 mi (200 km) west-northwest of Philadelphia. According to the United States Census Bureau, Carlisle has a total area of 5.54 square miles (14.35 km²), of which 5.53 square miles (14.33 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km²), or 0.14%, is water.

In terms of health and wellness, Carlisle offers a range of facilities and services to support residents' well-being. Carlisle Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Happy & Healthy Wellness offers a range of wellness services including yoga classes, meditation sessions, and holistic wellness workshops. Carlisle Family YMCA provides various wellness programs such as fitness classes, swimming lessons, and nutrition counseling. Pikulin Chiropractic and Wellness Center specializes in chiropractic care, massage therapy, and rehabilitation services. Serenity Wellness Center offers services such as massage therapy, acupuncture, and energy healing. Carlisle Bowenwork Center provides a gentle and effective approach to pain relief, stress reduction, and overall wellness. Carlisle Pediatric Associates specializing in pediatric care, this health center offers services such as well-child visits, vaccinations, sick care, and developmental screenings. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training.

Top sites in Carlisle, PA are US Army Heritage, Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, and LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail.

Population: 22,341 (2023). ZIP code: 17014. Area code: 717. Area: 5.43 sq mi (14.07 km²). Elevation: 480 feet (146 m).

FAQs

Why is Carlisle, PA famous?

Carlisle and Cumberland County played significant roles in the American Revolutionary War. The Cumberland Valley area contributed supplies, food, weapons, and most importantly, soldiers to the fight for independence. The Carlisle Barracks, the second-oldest Army post in the United States, served as supply headquarters. 

Is Carlisle, PA a small town?

In spring 2022, Carlisle was one of 20 nominees in USA Today's 10 Best Historic Small Towns. All nominees have small populations of less than 25,000 but are rich in fascinating history. located in the heart of south-central Pennsylvania, Carlisle was founded in 1751 and is noted for its restored architecture and tree-lined streets once walked on by George Washington, Molly Pitcher, and other icons of early America. Carlisle is home to Carlisle Events, which has been hosting world-renowned collector automotive events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds since 1974.

Is Carlisle, PA expensive?

Carlisle, Pennsylvania's cost of living is 3% higher than the national average. Carlisle's housing expenses are 0% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 9% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 5% higher than the national average. Carlisle has grocery prices that are 2% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Carlisle is 4% lower than the national average.

Sources

Borough of Carlisle

Wikipedia

Payscale

Visit Cumberland Valley.

US Army Heritage

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail

Carlisle Regional Medical Center

Happy & Healthy Wellness

Carlisle Family YMCA

Pikulin Chiropractic and Wellness Center

Serenity Wellness Center

Carlisle Bowenwork Center

Carlisle Pediatric Associates

Planet Fitness

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