Emsworth, Pennsylvania
Emsworth is a borough of 2,465 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1896.
Why visit Emsworth
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McKees Rocks Bridge, Coraopolis Bridge, Becky Thatcher and Dixmont State Hospital.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Emsworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Emsworth
Emsworth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,525 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Emsworth, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
McKees Rocks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Coraopolis Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge over Ohio River back channel at Neville Island, Pennsylvania, United States
Fleming Park Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
West View Park
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Former amusement park in West View, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Becky Thatcher
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Sternwheel ship built 1927 in Indiana
Dixmont State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Davis Island Lock and Dam Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes11
Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar
Cafe · 0.6 mi
7221 Church Avenue, Ben Avon
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-15:00
Custard's First Stand
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
315 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh
12:00-22:00
History
The Court of Quarter Sessions established the Borough of Emsworth on July 14, 1896, by combining the villages of Clifton and Emsworth out of old Killbuck Township.
From the History section of Emsworth, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Neville Island Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
137 1st Street, Pittsburgh
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Map of Emsworth
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (1 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, 8 miles away.
- Ben Avon 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Avalon 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Bellevue 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Coraopolis 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Franklin Park 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Crafton 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Edgeworth 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Carnegie 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Pittsburgh 8 mi southeast, 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
- Emsworth, Pennsylvania (8482101226), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Emsworth Dam 2025a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emsworth Dam 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McKeesRocksBridge, Joseph E. B. Elliott, Public domain
- Becky Thatcher at Marrietta, Ohio, Jackrperry.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davis Island dam site from Fleming Park Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1912 circa West View Park postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Dickson Log House 2025, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cammarata Building, Destin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Full view of Neville Island, daveynin, CC BY 2.0
- ISS035-E-8010 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS053-E-357450 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS031-E-118794 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Walnut Road in Kilbuck Township, Nyttend, Public domain
- 19660226 02 PAT PCC Pittsburgh, PA, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19660226 02 PAT PCC Pittsburgh, PA (6933412289), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19660226 03 PAT Streetcar, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19660226 03 PAT Streetcar, Avalon Loop, Avalon, Pennsylvania - Flickr - davidwilson1949, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- 19660226 04 PAT PCC Streetcar, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Lynton Lane in Ben Avon Heights, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dixmont Cemetery, Destin, CC BY-SA 3.0
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