Millheim Pennsylvania Map

About Millheim, Pennsylvania

Millheim is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 777. The population density is 201.0 people per km². Millheim is located at 40.8909°N, 77.4767°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16854.

Millheim sits in a broad valley, cradled by the rising slopes of the Bald Eagle Mountain to the west and Tussey Mountain to the east. It lies 21.1 miles east-north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-south-east of Nittany. The landscape here is a rich interplay of cultivated fields, their emerald hues deepening to a somber, almost bruised green as the sun dips low, and the wilder, shadowed flanks of the Appalachian foothills. A quiet stillness often settles over the valley, broken only by the rustle of wind through the cornstalks or the distant, mournful cry of a hawk circling overhead. The air carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint sweetness of ripening fruit, a testament to the land's enduring generosity. The history of Millheim is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that still stand sentinel on the surrounding hillsides. It began as a settlement in the late 18th century, a place where industrious settlers cleared land and coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil, fostering a legacy of agriculture that continues to define the local economy. The Pennsylvania State University, a beacon of learning and innovation, lies a short distance away, its influence subtly permeating the region, while the everyday life of Millheim itself unfolds with a gentle, unhurried cadence. Locally, the annual Bluegrass Festival draws enthusiasts from far and wide, a vibrant echo of the community's enduring spirit and its deep connection to a simpler, more resonant way of life.

About This Millheim Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Millheim, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.890901, -77.476659. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Millheim and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Millheim includes the ZIP code (16854), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Centre County (Bellefonte), and school district assignment (Penns Valley Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Millheim is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.