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DuBois, Pennsylvania
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DuBois, Pennsylvania

DuBois is a city of 7,402 people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1812.

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Population7,402 -0.8% since 2019
CountyClearfield County
Elevation1,410 ft 430 m
Founded1812
Land area3.3 sq mi
ZIP code15801
Nearest airportDuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) 9 mi

Why visit DuBois

Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Carmike Cinema, Commercial Hotel and DuBois Historic District.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 17°F.

About DuBois

DuBois is a city and the most populous community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. DuBois is located approximately 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. The population was 7,510 as of the 2020 census, though the new population post-merger is roughly 18,000 people, which will be reflected in post 2026 censuses. It is the principal city in the DuBois, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article DuBois, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

Carmike Cinema

Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi

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Cherry Amphitheater

Cinema and theater

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Paul G. Reitz Theater

Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi

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Museums and landmarks9

Commercial Hotel

Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi

Historic hotel and theater complex in DuBois, Pennsylvania

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DuBois Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States

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DuBois Area Historical Society

Museum · 0.4 mi

28-30 West Long Avenue, DuBois

Tu-We 10:00-16:00

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Historic DuBois Train Station

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

1 North Franklin Street

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Diner Car

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Old St Cathrine School

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Presidential Train Car

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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The Little Caring Caboose

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Winkler's Gallery of Fine Art

Museum · 0.4 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds7

Dubois City Memorial Park

Park

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Dubois Country Club

Golf course · 1.0 mi

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Fore Factory DuBois

Golf course · 1.5 mi

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Juniata Lake

Park · 0.7 mi

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Pocket Pizza Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Sandy Township Park

Park · 1.6 mi

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Twisted Garden Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes58

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi

232 Midway Drive, DuBois

05:00-21:00

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Eat'n Park

Diner · American · 1.4 mi

1355 Bee Line Highway, DuBois

Mo-Su 07:00-23:00

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi

1566 Bee Line Highway, Du Bois

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Charlie's DuBois PA

Restaurant · 0.7 mi

119 North Main Street, Dubois

Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 12:00-02:00

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Hoss's Steak & Sea House

Restaurant · Seafood, Steak

675 Liberty Boulevard, DuBois

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Ruby Tuesday

Diner · American · 1.4 mi

690 Shaffer Road, DuBois

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Aegis Coffee Roasters

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

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Angry Goat Gastropub

Bar and pub · 1.6 mi

1290 Rich Highway, DuBois

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Charlie Chen's

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi

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Fox's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi

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Frank's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi

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Fusion Buffet

Restaurant · Chinese, American · 1.5 mi

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History

Settled in 1812 and platted in 1872, DuBois was incorporated as a borough in 1881 and as a city in 1914.

The town was founded by John Rumbarger, for whom the town was originally named. The Rumbarger Cemetery is all that survives of John Rumbarger's "original settlement" in the city of DuBois. The town was later renamed for local lumber magnate John DuBois, who came from a longstanding American family of French Huguenot descent. Many of the town's original buildings and homes were funded and or donated by Mr. DuBois's lumber mill. In 1938, his nephew, John E. DuBois, donated the family mansion and estate as a permanent home for the DuBois Campus of Penn State University. While DuBois was founded as a lumber town, the mining of bituminous coal quickly became the chief industry in DuBois.

Over the years there had been numerous unsuccessful attempts in 1989, 1995, and 2002 to combine the city with the surrounding Sandy Township, but in 2021 voters in both municipalities successfully voted to consolidate into a new third class city, which took effect January 5, 2026. Combined, the population of DuBois and Sandy Township is approximately 18,000 people. The combined city will keep the name DuBois.

The Commercial Hotel, since demolished, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and the DuBois Historic District was listed in 1997.

From the History section of DuBois, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay5

Churches and places of worship18

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Shopping24

Gas and EV charging7

Schools, colleges and libraries16

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Healthcare8

Map of DuBois

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.9 in of rainFebruary: 2.4 in of rainMarch: 3.3 in of rainApril: 3.7 in of rainMay: 3.7 in of rainJune: 4.7 in of rainJuly: 4.4 in of rainAugust: 3.9 in of rainSeptember: 4.0 in of rainOctober: 3.4 in of rainNovember: 3.2 in of rainDecember: 3.0 in of rainJanuary: 32°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 44°FApril: 58°FMay: 68°FJune: 75°FJuly: 79°FAugust: 78°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 59°FNovember: 47°FDecember: 36°FJanuary: 17°FFebruary: 19°FMarch: 26°FApril: 36°FMay: 47°FJune: 55°FJuly: 59°FAugust: 58°FSeptember: 51°FOctober: 41°FNovember: 32°FDecember: 23°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan32°F17°F2.9 in
Feb35°F19°F2.4 in
Mar44°F26°F3.3 in
Apr58°F36°F3.7 in
May68°F47°F3.7 in
Jun75°F55°F4.7 in
Jul79°F59°F4.4 in
Aug78°F58°F3.9 in
Sep71°F51°F4.0 in
Oct59°F41°F3.4 in
Nov47°F32°F3.2 in
Dec36°F23°F3.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dubois Jefferson Co Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$62,697median household income
$123,600median home value
$899median monthly rent
37.2median age
26.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%of homes are owner-occupied
18.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1817%18 to 3430%35 to 6434%65 and over19%

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)

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Getting there and nearby towns

DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

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