Rita, Pennsylvania

Rita: Situated at an elevation of 1637 feet in northeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community is located within Rice Township in Luzerne County.

About

Rita is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts about Rita

State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Luzerne County
Latitude & Longitude 41.1223,-75.8813
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 04:28:10 (7th November 2026)
Weather 55℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Rita is located at 41°7'20"N 75°52'53"W (41.1223100, -75.8813100).

Rita map

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Weather

55°F
Chance Rain Showers
2 to 7 mph W Saturday

A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

7-Day Forecast

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rita, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
213659 Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke (PA) 18634-3899

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rita, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WKB Wilkes-Barre, PA 47 South Washington Street BUS
WHV White Haven, PA I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 BUS
SRN Scranton, PA 23 Lackawanna Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to Rita.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mountain Post Office Mountain Top (PA) 18707

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
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
Wyoming 3,004 Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania