Lakemont, Pennsylvania
Lakemont is a community of 1,644 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lakemont
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lakemont Park, AMC Classic Logan Valley 8, Leap-The-Dips and Allegheny Furnace.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lakemont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakemont
Lakemont is a census-designated place in Allegheny and Logan Townships in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located to the east of I-99 and is located between Altoona and Hollidaysburg. Lakemont is the location of Lakemont Park, although the address is generally Altoona and part of the "Lakemont" area actually lies within the Altoona city boundaries. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,868 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Lakemont, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Lakemont Park
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Amusement park located in Altoona, Pennsylvania; home to the world's oldest-surviving rollercoaster
700 Park Avenue, Altoona
Museums and landmarks10
Leap-The-Dips
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic roller coaster in Pennsylvania
Allegheny Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Bloomery in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Arsenal in Logan Township, Pennsylvania
Baker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Blair County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic courthouse building in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Broad Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Highland Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Hollidaysburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Knickerbocker Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Llyswen Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes33
Champ's Sports Bar
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
205 Charlotte Lane, Altoona
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
3315 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.0 mi
100 Sheraton Drive, Altoona
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese, Hibachi, Sushi, Steak House · 0.8 mi
267 Park Hills Plaza, Altoona
Sakura Japanese Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese, Hibachi, Sushi, Steak House · 0.7 mi
415 Orchard Avenue, Altoona
21 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
2 Convention Center Drive, Altoona
Churches and places of worship6
Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Orthodox Presbyterian Church · 1.1 mi
1401 Frankstown Road, Hollidaysburg
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
1309 Frankstown Road, Hollidaysburg
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
School · 1.0 mi
5580 Goods Lane, Altoona
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
School · 3.1 mi
1500 4Th Avenue, Altoona
Hollidaysburg Area Shs
School · 1.6 mi
1510 North Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg
Healthcare2
Map of Lakemont
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.3 in | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Altoona 7 Sw (3 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
Blair 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)
- 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
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Altoona 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Duncansville 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Gallitzin 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Bellwood 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Cresson 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- East Conemaugh 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Johnstown 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Dale 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Ferndale 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- State College 36 mi northeast, about 58 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
- Leap The Dips (Lakemont Park), Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Highland Hall Hollidaysburg PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Broad Avenue Historic District Apr12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Blair County Courthouse Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 2008 03 30 - Hollidaysburg - Blair St 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Baker Mansion Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- David G. and Margaret Stewart House, David Ames, Public domain
- Knickerbocker Rowhouse, David Ames, Public domain
- Altoona Armory Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Allegheny Furnace, Jet Lowe, Public domain
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