Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Jefferson Hills is a borough of 12,317 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in July 20, 1950.
Why visit Jefferson Hills
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in Jefferson Borough, Century Square Luxury Cinemas, Dusmal House and Experimental Mine, U.S. Bureau of Mines.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Jefferson Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 12,424. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Bridge in Jefferson Borough
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Clairton-Glassport Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Fifteenth Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 5.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
P&LE McKeesport Bridge
Bridge · 5.3 mi
Railroad bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
School · 3.8 mi
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Regis R. Malady Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River
Union Railroad Clairton Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks18
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Dusmal House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Experimental Mine, U.S. Bureau of Mines
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Mine in South Park Township, United States of America
Jerome Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Cemetery in Pennsylvania, USA
Oliver Miller Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Mifflin Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Glassport Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 3.1 mi
219 Ohio Avenue, Glassport
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Baltimore House
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.2 mi
127 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills
Mo-We 16:30-24:00, Th-Sa 16:30-25:00
Ciccanti Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
1206 Route 51, Jefferson Hills
Mo off; Tu-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 15:00-20:00; Su 14:00-20:00
Dorido's Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.3 mi
6408 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh
Mo-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 11:00-02:00
Elizabeth Express Kitchen Car
Diner · American · 3.4 mi
312 Market Street, Elizabeth
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Steel Grill 51
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner, Grill · 0.7 mi
1360 State Route 51
Su-Mo, Th, Sa 06:30-14:00; Tu, Fr 06:30-20:00
53 more on the map.
History
This borough's history dates back to January 22, 1828, when it was created as a township from the old Township of Mifflin. At that time, the community was named Jefferson Township in honor of President Thomas Jefferson. In 1845, Snowden Township was formed from a part of Jefferson Township. Population of the township in 1860 was 1,601 persons, in 1870 it was 2,066 persons, and it reached a total population of 3,227 persons in 1880 (about equal to the population of 1930). Jefferson Township became a first-class township in 1914, and in 1950 Jefferson was chartered as a borough. The borough of Pleasant Hills seceded from Jefferson Township in 1947 and by so doing, drastically reduced the population and urbanized area of the township.
Jefferson Hills is located along the southern border of Allegheny County and is primarily residential in nature, with approximately one-third of its area presently being used for residential purposes. The residential use is primarily single-family dwellings with slightly over one percent being multiple-family units. Another third of the borough exists in the form of open space and or vacant ground, with the balance being made up of industrial, commercial, mining, and farming land uses.
From the History section of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship36
Elrama United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.3 mi
19 Downer Avenue, Elrama
Jefferson United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.6 mi
310 Gill Hall Road, Clairton
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.5 mi
406 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare12
Map of Jefferson Hills
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap (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
Allegheny 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)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bethel Park 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Baldwin 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Pittsburgh 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Allison Park 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Greensburg 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Franklin Park 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Steubenville 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Butler 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Indiana 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jefferson Hills War Memorial, JeffersonHills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson Hills Municipal Center, JeffersonHills, Public domain
- PA 885 nb entering Jefferson Hills, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ExperimentalMinePA, United States Department of the Interior / United States Bureau of Mines (1910); specific persons unknown, Public domain
- Dusmal House, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WD Mansfield Memorial Bridge1, Pistol-packin' Mamma from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Clairton-Glassport Bridge 2018, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abandoned railroad bridge, Clairton PA (8899994783), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- Elizabeth Bridge Pa, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 51 sb at ramps to PA 43, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 51 sb at PA 43 overpasses, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- JeffersonHospital, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RolmDeskPhone, Steimes, Public domain
- PA 43 sb entering from PA 51 interchange (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 51 nb approaching PA 43, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bruceton Research Center 2018, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 885 nb at new PA 43 overpass construction, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mine Roof Simulator 2022, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Experimental Mine 2022b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Experimental Mine 2022a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NIOSH Pittsburgh Laboratory aerial, U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Public domain
- NAPA Pleasant Hills - panoramio, Fayette Parts Servic…, CC BY 3.0
- ISS055-E-114867 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147355 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147354 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147353 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Joh D Kelly, Alcschultz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34472006362, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34593002956, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34593017836, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Original Pairs Concept Sheet, Alauv127, CC0
- PA 837 nb in Clairton (3), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34472008542, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gimbel's - Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34593006126, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34593007886, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34472004632, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34503675521, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Century III Mall West Mifflin, PA February 2017 - 34592998616, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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