Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Clearfield is a borough of 5,873 people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1805.
Why visit Clearfield
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Market Street Bridge, Ritz Theater, Clearfield Armory and Clearfield County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Clearfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clearfield
Clearfield is a borough and the county seat of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 5,962 people, making it the second most populous community in Clearfield County, behind DuBois. The borough is part of the DuBois, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, as well as the larger State College-DuBois, PA Combined Statistical Area. The settled area surrounding the borough consists of the nearby census-designated places of Hyde and Plymptonville, which combined with Clearfield have a population of approximately 8,237 people.
From the Wikipedia article Clearfield, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks11
Clearfield Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Clearfield County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Clearfield, United States of America
Dimeling Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Old Town Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Thomas Murray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Old Clearfield County Jail
Monument and historic site
300 North Front Street, Clearfield
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes27
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15 more on the map.
History
There were many trade routes and paths for Native Americans living and passing through Clearfield County up to the 1600s. One major Indian path at the time was the Great Shamokin Path, which started near the Indian village of Shamokin (now Sunbury) on the Susquehanna River and continued west past Lock Haven, to Chinklacamoose, now the borough of Clearfield. Finally the path ended at the village of Kittanning on the Allegheny River, which is now the modern town of the same name.
From the History section of Clearfield, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Clearfield
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clearfield Lawrence Ap (2 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
Clearfield County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Hyde 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Plymptonville 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Osceola Mills 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Oklahoma 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Sandy 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Falls Creek 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Brockway 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- St. Marys 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- State College 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Altoona 36 mi south, about 57 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
- Clearfield, Pennsylvania April 2015, Georgie lennon8705, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clearfield County Courthouse Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Clearfield Armory Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Thomas Murray House Clearfield PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Dimeling Hotel Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Old Town Historic District Clearfield PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Clearfield, Pennsylvania (7083517767), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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