Big Beaver, Pennsylvania
Big Beaver is a borough of 1,843 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1802.
Why visit Big Beaver
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beaver River Bridge, Eastvale Bridge, Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls and Greersburg Academy.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 19°F.
Weather in Big Beaver
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Big Beaver
Big Beaver is a borough in northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,852 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The area was originally incorporated as Big Beaver Township in 1802, and was reincorporated as a borough in 1958.
From the Wikipedia article Big Beaver, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Beaver River Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks7
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Carnegie library in Pennsylvania
Greersburg Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Railway station in the United States of America
James Beach Clow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway: Beaver Falls Extension
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes20
Katie's Korner
Ice cream · 3.3 mi
600 Chippewa Town Center, Beaver Falls
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of Big Beaver
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaver Falls 1 Ne (5 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
Beaver County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beaver County Airport (BFP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- West Mayfield 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- New Beaver 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Beaver Falls 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Frisco 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Ellport 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Beaver 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Freedom 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Pine Run 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- New Castle 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Industry 12 mi south, about 19 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
- Primitive Methodist Church of Beaver Falls, Nyttend, Public domain
- James Beach Clow House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greersburg Academy, Mvincec, Public domain
- Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Mvincec, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Route 588, Nyttend, Public domain
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