Rutherford Pennsylvania Map

About Rutherford, Pennsylvania

Rutherford is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,890. The population density is 2173.9 people per km². Rutherford is located at 40.2690°N, 76.7680°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17111.

Rutherford rests in a valley cradled by the rolling Blue Mountains, a place where the Susquehanna River’s broad, slow flow shapes the very character of the land. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-east of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east of Harrisburg. Here, the earth rises and falls in gentle swells, cloaked in a patchwork of verdant fields and stands of mature oak and maple that blaze with fiery hues in autumn. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of damp soil and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that lingers long after the sun dips below the western ridges, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. The quiet hum of cicadas in the summer evenings forms a constant, gentle soundtrack to this tranquil corner of Pennsylvania, a sound that seems to echo the unhurried pace of life. The history of Rutherford is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the lifeblood of the Susquehanna, a waterway that has long dictated the fortunes of this region. Once a hub for agricultural endeavors, its economy now reflects a more diversified character, with local businesses and a growing presence of small industries contributing to its steady pulse. Echoes of its past are found in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses and the remnants of old mills that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to generations who worked the land. While no grand monuments draw throngs, the enduring spirit of Rutherford is evident in its close-knit neighborhoods and the quiet pride its residents take in their connection to this enduring, pastoral setting, a place that feels both rooted in time and open to the possibilities of the future.

About This Rutherford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rutherford, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.268979, -76.768026. 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 Rutherford and Dauphin County.

Detailed location data for Rutherford includes the ZIP code (17111), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Dauphin County (Harrisburg), and school district assignment (Central Dauphin 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 Rutherford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.