Effort, also known as Mount Effort, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Effort is located along Pennsylvania Route 115 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northwest of Brodheadsville.

Effort has a post office with ZIP code 18330.

[5] A post office called Effort has been in operation since 1850.

[7] It is in the Pleasant Valley School District.