Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania
Bear Rocks is a community of 1,258 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Bear Rocks
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Vernon Furnace and Polymath Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Bear Rocks
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bear Rocks
Bear Rocks is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bear Rocks had a population of 1,005. It is located along the south side of Pennsylvania Route 31 in northern Fayette County, on the western slope of Chestnut Ridge.
From the Wikipedia article Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Mount Vernon Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Polymath Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Resort in Pennsylvania to preserve and showcase Frank Lloyd Wright designed houses
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship1
History
In 1977, Bear Rocks was the site of a controversial murder investigation. A local man, David Munchinski, was found guilty of the crime and served 26 years in prison. He was later found to have been wrongfully convicted and was released.
From the History section of Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Bear Rocks
10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Donegal 2 Nw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fayette County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Greensburg 13 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Murrysville 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- McKeesport 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Monroeville 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- West Mifflin 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Munhall 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Plum 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Baldwin 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Pittsburgh 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mount Vernon Furnace SE, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Polymath Park, Fuzheado ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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