Friedens, Pennsylvania
Friedens is a community of 1,018 people in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Friedens
Townapedia lists 1 place to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 142 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Friedens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Friedens
Friedens is a census-designated place (CDP) that is part of Somerset Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,523 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Friedens, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Friedens
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 4.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 3.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 4.7 in | 21.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.9 in | 6.9 in |
| May | 64°F | 45°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 74°F | 58°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 51°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 4.4 in | 26.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laurel Summit (11 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
Somerset County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Boswell 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Central City 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Ferndale 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Dale 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Johnstown 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- East Conemaugh 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Bear Rocks 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- La Vale 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Frostburg 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Cumberland 30 mi southeast, about 48 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Friedens Church 08 2025 06, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friedens Church 08 2025 02, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friedens Church 08 2025 04, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friedens Church 08 2025 01, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friedens Church 08 2025 03, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friedens Church 08 2025 05, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friedens Church 08 2025 07, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Christian Frederick Heyer Historical Marker 08 2025 02, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Christian Frederick Heyer Historical Marker 08 2025 01, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 04, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 07, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 05, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 10, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 01, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 08, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 06, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 11, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 03, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 02, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of John Christian Frederick Heyer 08 2025 09, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Somerset County Airport (2G9), Pennsylvania 20241223 (1), Designism, CC0
- Somerset County Airport (2G9), Pennsylvania 20241223 (3), Designism, CC0
- Somerset County Airport (2G9), Pennsylvania 20241223 (2), Designism, CC0
- Somerset County PA Airport (2G9) buildings, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Somerset County Airport (2G9), Pennsylvania 20241223 (4), Designism, CC0
- Somerset County PA Airport (2G9) Runway 14 -32 Turf Runway, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Somerset County Airport (2G9), Pennsylvania 20241223 (5), Designism, CC0
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