Clairton, Pennsylvania
Clairton is a municipality of 6,044 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Clairton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Boston Bridge, Clairton-Glassport Bridge and Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Clairton
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About Clairton
Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the Monongahela River and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 6,181 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 5,945 in 2024. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city.
From the Wikipedia article Clairton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Clairton-Glassport Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Fifteenth Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
P&LE Liberty Boro Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Regis R. Malady Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River
Union Railroad Clairton Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Cemetery in Pennsylvania, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Glassport Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
219 Ohio Avenue, Glassport
Restaurants and cafes8
Elizabeth Express Kitchen Car
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
312 Market Street, Elizabeth
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
History
Clairton's existence dates to just after the turn of the 20th century, when the Crucible Steel Company acquired a large tract along the west side of the Monongahela River, approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Pittsburgh. Soon after, the Carnegie Steel Company (later U.S. Steel) built an integrated steel mill and coke production facility, which eventually became one of the world's largest.
The site had more than 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of level land suitable for a large industrial complex. On April 12, 1903, Clairton was incorporated as a borough, and on January 1, 1922, Clairton was incorporated as a City of the Third Class with a population of approximately 11,000. This incorporation was prompted by industry, which was taxed by the three boroughs - Clairton, Wilson and North Clairton - which were chartered separately prior to the incorporation of the City of Clairton.
During the next several decades, growth and advancement indicated a thriving city. As the steel mill and coke production facilities expanded, the population of Clairton grew. Clairton took on a life of its own, including a business district and educational, religious, and cultural facilities. The city peaked in the late 1950s and has been in decline since.
From the History section of Clairton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship19
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
School · 2.3 mi
875 Old Clairton Rd, Jefferson Hills
Healthcare4
Map of Clairton
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mckeesport (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
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Elizabeth 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Versailles 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- McKeesport 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- West Mifflin 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Dravosburg 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Baldwin 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Munhall 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Whitehall 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Bethel Park 8 mi west, about 13 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
- STREET IN CLAIRTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 20 MILES SOUTH OF PITTSBURGH. IN THE BACKGROUND IS A PORTION OF A COKE PLANT OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. IT HAS BEEN CITED IN THE PAST FOR..., John L. Alexandrowicz, Public domain
- PA 837 nb in Clairton (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 885 nb past PA 837, Clairton, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 sb approaching PA 885, Clairton (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 nb in Clairton (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 sb approaching PA 885, Clairton (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 nb entering Clairton (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 nb entering Clairton (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clairton-Glassport Bridge wb (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clairton-Glassport Bridge wb (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Steel Clairton Works, Clairton PA (8900609448), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- US Steel Clairton Works, Clairton PA (8899993845), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- US Steel Clairton Works, Clairton PA (8900609120), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- US Steel Clairton Works, Clairton PA (8758601625), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- US Steel Clairton Works, Clairton PA (8900609816), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned railroad bridge, Clairton PA (8899994353), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned railroad bridge, Clairton PA (8899994783), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- Ohio Ave. sb approaching Clairton-Glassport Bridge, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 nb in Clairton (3), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boston Bridge 2014, Jz7641, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WD Mansfield Memorial Bridge1, Pistol-packin' Mamma from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Clairton-Glassport Bridge 2018, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS055-E-114867 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147355 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147354 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147353 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- PA 885 nb entering Jefferson Hills, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 43 sb entering from PA 51 interchange (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 885 nb at new PA 43 overpass construction, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 51 nb approaching PA 43, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- RolmDeskPhone, Steimes, Public domain
- PA 51 sb at PA 43 overpasses, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 51 sb within PA 837 interchange, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glassport Memorial Stadium Scoreboard (final game 10-29-2021), CantingWall3286, CC BY 4.0
- PA 51 nb approaching Elizabeth Bridge (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 51 nb approaching Elizabeth Bridge (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elizabeth Bridge Pa, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 51 sb at ramps to PA 43, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Second Avenue Elizabeth Pa, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overlooking Glassport, Pennsylvania, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
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