Falls Creek, Pennsylvania
Falls Creek is a borough of 1,220 people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1891.
Why visit Falls Creek
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include DuBois Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Falls Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Falls Creek
Falls Creek ()() is a borough located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,036 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Falls Creek, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
DuBois Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
BR&P Interlocking Tower
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Interlocking tower at C&M Junction. Built by the Buffalo, Rochester, & Pittsburgh Railroad in 1913 or 1914 out of concrete. The BR&P was...
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay2
History
Falls Creek was platted in 1891, and incorporated in 1900 from part of Washington Township, Jefferson County. The borough is named for the nearby waterway of the same name.
In 1924, the borough annexed a tract in Clearfield County. The borough was situated in both counties until 2025, when the portion in Clearfield County was annexed to Jefferson County.
From the History section of Falls Creek, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Falls Creek Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
220 Main Street, Falls Creek
Falls Creek United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.5 mi
Church Street, Falls Creek
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Jefferson County-Dubois Area Vocational-Technical School
School · 5.0 mi
576 Vo Tech Rd, Reynoldsville
Map of Falls Creek
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dubois Jefferson Co Ap (5 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, 6 miles away.
- St. Marys 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Clymer 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Chevy Chase Heights 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Indiana 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- East Brady 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bellwood 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cresson 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Altoona 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Duncansville 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- State College 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DuBois Historic District Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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