Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown is a city of 18,087 people in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1770.
Why visit Johnstown
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Inclined Plane Bridge, Shaffer's Bridge, Johnstown Inclined Plane and Johnstown Flood Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Johnstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnstown
Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,411 as of the 2020 census. Located 57 miles (92 km) east of Pittsburgh, it is the principal city of the Johnstown metropolitan area, which had 133,472 residents in 2020. It is also part of the Johnstown–Somerset combined statistical area, which includes both Cambria and Somerset counties.
From the Wikipedia article Johnstown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Inclined Plane Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Bridge in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Shaffer's Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Museums and landmarks19
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historical funicular in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US
Johnstown Flood Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
May-Nov Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; May-Oct,Dec-Apr Su 12:00-17:00; Dec-Apr...
Cambria City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Downtown Johnstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Clubhouse in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Minersville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Moxham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Nathan's Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Department store in Johnstown, United States of America
Old Conemaugh Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Staple Bend Tunnel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Railroad tunnel in Pennsylvania, United States
Westmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Cambria Iron Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Stone Bridge Brewing Company
Restaurant
104 Franklin Street, Johnstown
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Our Sons' Restaurant
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.3 mi
800 Broad Street, Johnstown
We-Su 07:00-15:00
B&L Wine Cellars
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
900 Broad Street, Johnstown
Th,Fr 15:00-20:00
54 more on the map.
History
Johnstown was settled by Europeans in 1770. Its population and economy expanded from the post-Civil War period well into the 20th century, as the Industrial Revolution stimulated manufacturing, mining of iron and coal, and the rise of the steel industry. These industrial jobs attracted migrants from the South and new groups of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe.
The city has suffered three major floods in its history. The Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889, occurred after the earthen South Fork Dam collapsed 14.1 miles (22.7 km) upstream from the city during heavy rains. At least 2,209 people died as a result of the flood and subsequent fire that raged through the debris.
Another major flood occurred in 1936. Despite a pledge by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to make the city flood free, and despite subsequent work to do so, another major flood occurred in 1977.
Before becoming an independent town, Windber was considered a part of the city.
From the History section of Johnstown, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship65
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
120 Barron Avenue, Johnstown
Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 2.4 mi
217 4th Street, East Conemaugh
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
124 Maple Avenue, Johnstown
Saint Gregory Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
120 Boltz Street, Johnstown
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
School · 5.9 mi
445 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown
Greater Johnstown School District'S Cyber Academy
School · 2.1 mi
625 Park Ave, Johnstown
Healthcare5
Map of Johnstown
230 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, 4 miles away.
- Brownstown 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Dale 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Southmont 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Westmont 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Indiana 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Altoona 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Greensburg 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Cumberland 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Baldwin 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 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
- Johnstownview, Darthgriz98, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JOHNSTOWN FLOOD OF 19-20 JULY 1977 - panoramio (11), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Grand Army of the Republic Hall (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) Corner, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Army of the Republic Hall (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) Front, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (71), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (60), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (69), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown - panoramio (31), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Oct 5 16 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (6), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Oct 5 16 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Spring 2016 - panoramio (38), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (73), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (56), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (75), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (72), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Morley Dog - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (57), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (58), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (74), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Spring 2016 - panoramio (34), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Spring 2016 - panoramio (23), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Spring 2016 - panoramio (26), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Spring 2016 - panoramio (25), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (67), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown - panoramio (32), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Christmas Tree Central park - panoramio (4), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (70), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown trolley coach 732 on Main at Franklin on Nov-11-1967, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19671111 18 JTC 732 Johnstown, PA, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (81), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown trolleybus 704 on Main at Market in downtown, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Johnstown late November - panoramio (84), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Christmas Tree Central park - panoramio (3), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Oct 5 16 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (5), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown Inclined Plane, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- 1st Carnegie Library Johnstown PA, Jet Lowe, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Nathan's Department Store, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inclined Plane Bridge, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- Cambria City Historic District 120 Chestnut St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
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