Ford City, Pennsylvania
Ford City is a borough of 2,813 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1887.
Why visit Ford City
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ford City Veterans Bridge, Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge, Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail and Ford City Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Ford City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ford City
Ford City is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Pittsburgh along the east bank of the Allegheny River and 4 miles (6 km) south of Kittanning, the county seat. The population was 2,859 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Ford City, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Ford City Veterans Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks5
Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
United States historic place
Ford City Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes11
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Churches and places of worship10
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Ford City
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ford City 4 S Dam (4 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
Armstrong 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waltman Airport (87PA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Lenape Heights 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- West Kittanning 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- West Hills 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Freeport 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- West Leechburg 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- North Apollo 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Apollo 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Orchard Hills 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Lower Burrell 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Brackenridge 16 mi southwest, about 25 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
- Ford City, Pennsylvania (8482197368), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kittanning, Pennsylvania (8482749220), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ford City Armory, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kittanning Citizen's Bridge, Mvincec at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Frankgraffbridge, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Night - panoramio (13), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Carolina Skiff in Kittanning - Putting the skiff to the test. - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (11), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Carolina Skiff in Kittanning - Putting the skiff to the test. - panoramio (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Carolina Skiff in Kittanning - Putting the skiff to the test. - panoramio (6), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Carolina Skiff in Kittanning - Putting the skiff to the test. - panoramio (4), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Carolina Skiff in Kittanning - Putting the skiff to the test. - panoramio (2), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Ghost on skiff - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Dewey Street houses, Ford Cliff, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny River - panoramio (14), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Pennsylvania on board the Carolina Skiff JVX 18 - panoramio (9), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (13), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- July 2016 Crooked Creek adventure - panoramio - Ron Shawley (1), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Carolina Skiff in Kittanning - Putting the skiff to the test. - panoramio (3), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (20), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (6), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (15), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (4), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (12), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- July 2016 Crooked Creek adventure - panoramio - Ron Shawley, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (5), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (3), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- July 2016 Crooked Creek adventure - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (9), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (22), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Lightning over the river - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Fort Armstrong historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny River - panoramio (16), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny River - panoramio (17), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- WTYM-WKHU tower west top, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- WTYM-WKHU tower west, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- WTYM-WKHU tower north, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
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