Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Coraopolis is a borough of 5,417 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in June 7, 1886.
Why visit Coraopolis
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Coraopolis Bridge, Robert Morris University, Becky Thatcher and Coraopolis Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Coraopolis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coraopolis
Coraopolis () is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 5,559 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Coraopolis, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Coraopolis Bridge
Bridge · 0.5 mi
Bridge over Ohio River back channel at Neville Island, Pennsylvania, United States
Robert Morris University
School · 2.6 mi
Private, coeducational university located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks10
Becky Thatcher
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Sternwheel ship built 1927 in Indiana
Coraopolis Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Armory in Coraopolis, United States of America
Coraopolis Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Coraopolis, the United States of America
Dixmont State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Mooncrest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Nicholas Way House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Pittsburgh, PA, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Wilpen Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
United States Post Office-Sewickley Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes28
Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop
1032 5th Avenue, Coraopolis
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Anthony Jr's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · American, International, Pizza
1024 5th Avenue, Coraopolis
16 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship15
Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis
Church · Presbyterian
1201 5th Avenue, Coraopolis
Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
1301 5th Avenue, Coraopolis
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare1
Map of Coraopolis
122 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 | 21°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moon Twp (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
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Carnot-Moon 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Edgeworth 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Ben Avon 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Leetsdale 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Avalon 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Bell Acres 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bellevue 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Franklin Park 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Ambridge 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Enlow 6 mi southwest, about 9 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
- ROLINSON 20151112 7399-2, Crolinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brick building of Wilpen Hall, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, 2012-09-11, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Becky Thatcher at Marrietta, Ohio, Jackrperry.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sewickley Bridge 1910, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Coraopolis United Methodist Church, Coraopolis, 2024-12-09-3, Cbaile19, CC0
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