Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Huntingdon is a borough of 6,897 people in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1767.
Why visit Huntingdon
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clifton 5, Huntingdon Armory and Huntingdon Borough Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Huntingdon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Huntingdon
Huntingdon is a borough in and county seat of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies along the Juniata River about 32 miles (51 km) east of larger Altoona and 92 miles (148 km) west of the state capital of Harrisburg on the Susquehanna River. With a population of 6,827 in the 2020 U.S. Decennial Census, it is the largest population center near Raystown Lake, a winding, 28-mile-long (45 km) flood-control reservoir managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
From the Wikipedia article Huntingdon, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
Huntingdon Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Huntingdon Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Old Bridge over Standing Stone Creek
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Pulpit Rocks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic geological site in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Warrior Ridge Dam and Hydroelectric Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Corbin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Lloyd and Henry Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Portstown Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Nice Park with Playground and skate ramps in back area
Restaurants and cafes17
Kelly's Korner
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
1430 Pennsylvania Avenue, Huntingdon
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Standing Stone Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 0.5 mi
1229 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Wildflower Cafe and Goodnight Moon
Cafe · 0.9 mi
516 Washington Street, Huntingdon
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.8 mi
6779 Towne Centre Boulevard, Huntingdon
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.9 mi
614 Washington Street, Huntingdon
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
5 more on the map.
History
The original inhabitants of Huntingdon and neighboring counties were the Susquehannock. Through a combination of ongoing war with other indigenous nations, such as the Haudenosaunee, disease brought by Europeans, and violence from settlers, the Susquehannock are currently thought to have been entirely wiped out or subsumed by other tribes.
From the History section of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Map of Huntingdon
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Raystown Lake 2 (9 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
Huntingdon County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- McConnellstown 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Williamsburg 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Ramblewood 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Belleville 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Pine Grove Mills 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Greenwood 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Bellwood 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Altoona 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Hollidaysburg 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- State College 22 mi north, about 35 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
- Huntingdon Armory, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 11, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 10, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 09, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 39, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 17, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 08, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 40, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 07, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 05, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 42, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 43, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 12, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 14, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 09, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 10, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 05, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 15, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 12, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 48, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 08, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area School District headquarters in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 25, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 07, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 15, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 13, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 47, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 46, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 50, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 49, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 22, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 18, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 23, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 29, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 13, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Huntingdon Area Senior High School in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 16, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 14, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
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