Yarnell Pennsylvania Map

About Yarnell, Pennsylvania

Yarnell is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 92. The population density is 64.1 people per km². Yarnell is located at 40.9978°N, 77.8108°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16823.

Yarnell rests within a landscape sculpted by ancient forces, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of mixed hardwoods and pines, gently ascend towards the western horizon. It lies 14.4 miles north of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Bellefonte. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, the land rising and falling with a quiet dignity that suggests a deep, unhurried patience. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, ethereal shadows that stretch across the fields and through the scattered groves of oak and maple, imbuing the air with a soft, golden luminescence. Small streams, often no more than silver ribbons of water, meander through the valleys, their banks fringed with ferns and moss, their murmurs a constant, low music to the land. The air itself often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, invigorating aroma that speaks of the surrounding wilderness. The story of Yarnell is one of hardy souls who sought sustenance from this fertile, yet demanding, ground. Historically, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Yarnell, with generations of families cultivating the rich soil for crops and livestock, their lives intrinsically tied to the rhythm of the seasons. While farming remains a significant presence, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of the residents and the occasional traveler drawn to the area's natural beauty. The character of Yarnell is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to its rural roots, a place where community bonds are forged through shared experience and mutual reliance, and where the pace of life allows for contemplation of the enduring landscape.

About This Yarnell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yarnell, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.997837, -77.810837. 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 Yarnell and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Yarnell includes the ZIP code (16823), 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 (Bald Eagle 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 Yarnell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.