Back Mountain, Pennsylvania
Back Mountain: unincorporated community
About
Back Mountain is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Back Mountain
| Population | 26,973 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Has part | Franklin Township, Lehman, Pennsylvania, Kingston, Lake Township, Jackson, Pennsylvania, Harveys Lake, Dallas Township, Dallas |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3359,-75.9963 |
| Altitude | 1,276 feet / 389 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:30:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 63℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Back Mountain is located at 41°20'9"N 75°59'47"W (41.3359100, -75.9963100).
Back Mountain map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Back Mountain, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214069 | Misericordia University | Dallas (PA) | 18612-1098 |
| 214643 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Lehman (PA) | 18627-0217 |
| 249609 | Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort (PA) | 18704-2936 |
| 213321 | King's College | Wilkes-Barre (PA) | 18711-0801 |
| 216931 | Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre (PA) | 18766 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Back Mountain, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Back Mountain.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dalla Post Office | Dallas (PA) | 18612 |
| Lehman Post Office | Lehman (PA) | 18627 |
| Shavertown Post Office | Shavertown (PA) | 18708 |
| Harveys Lak Post Office | Harveys Lake (PA) | 18618 |
| Luzern Post Office | Luzerne (PA) | 18709 |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Back Mountain distances to largest Pennsylvania cities