Ferndale, Pennsylvania
Ferndale is a borough of 1,517 people in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1785.
Why visit Ferndale
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Inclined Plane Bridge, Shaffer's Bridge, Downtown Johnstown Historic District and Grand Army of the Republic Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Ferndale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Ferndale had a population of 1,547.
From the Wikipedia article Ferndale, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Inclined Plane Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Shaffer's Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Museums and landmarks9
Downtown Johnstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Clubhouse in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown Flood Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historical funicular in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US
Moxham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Nathan's Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Department store in Johnstown, United States of America
Old Conemaugh Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Westmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Cambria Iron Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Lorain Borough Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 1.3 mi
600 Green Valley Street, Johnstown
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
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4 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship14
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
609 Park Avenue, Johnstown
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
1137 McKinley Avenue, Johnstown
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
School · 4.8 mi
445 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown
Greater Johnstown School District'S Cyber Academy
School · 0.6 mi
625 Park Ave, Johnstown
Healthcare1
Map of Ferndale
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 53°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Johnstown Cambria 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
Cambria County has had 10 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Dale 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Johnstown 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- East Conemaugh 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Boswell 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Central City 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Cresson 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Indiana 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Clymer 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Chevy Chase Heights 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Altoona 31 mi northeast, about 50 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
- Franklin from Midway, Ferndale, Nyttend, Public domain
- Nathan's Department Store, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inclined Plane Bridge, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstownview, Darthgriz98, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Conemaugh Borough Historic District, 125 Singer St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Army of the Republic Hall (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) Corner, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westmont Historic District Tioga St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cauffiel House (Johnstown, Pennsylvania), Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1st Carnegie Library Johnstown PA, Jet Lowe, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Johnstown Inclined Plane, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- Cambria Iron Company, Blacksmith Shop, Lower Works, Johnstown (Cambria County, Pennsylvania), Jet Lowe, Public domain
- SHAFFER BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnstown Bridge, Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- St. John Gaulbert Cathedral, David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
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