Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania
Lawson Heights is a community of 2,213 people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lawson Heights
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Latrobe 30 Theatre & Cafe, Trump House, Citizens National Bank of Latrobe and Kingston House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lawson Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,339 at the 2000 census. Lawson Height's most notable residents are author and local community activist, James "Jim" Ramsey, along with his wife, skilled RN Katheryn "Kay" Ramsey.
From the Wikipedia article Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Trump House
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Roadside attraction in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks7
Citizens National Bank of Latrobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Kingston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic inn and tavern in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Latrobe Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Latrobe station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Train station in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
St. Vincent Archabbey Gristmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes24
12 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Eastern Westmoreland Career And Technology Center
School · 1.9 mi
4904 Route 982, Latrobe
Healthcare3
Map of Lawson Heights
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 9.0 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.8 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Pleasant (8 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
Westmoreland County has had 9 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)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- St. Vincent College 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Latrobe 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Derry 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Calumet 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Greensburg 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Ligonier 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Jeannette 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Blairsville 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Bear Rocks 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Delmont 13 mi northwest, about 21 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
- Citizens National Bank Latrobe Pennsylvania 2013, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingston House Johnston House Pa 2012, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latrobe-pennsylvania-railroad-station, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Armory Latrobe Pennsylvania, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurelius Hall St. Vincent College Western End, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS040-E-33321 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-49937 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-33320 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-49936 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- St Vincent Archabbey Gristmill, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Regis Canevin, Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy, the Devin-Adair Company, Public domain
- Roger Vaughan Mitre and Crozier, Henry Norbert Brit, Public domain
- John Bede Polding Biretta and Stole, Henry Norbert Brit, Public domain
- Gallaudet football, David Fulmer from Pittsburgh, CC BY 2.0
- Chuck Noll field, daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- La'Mical Perine, Cramerwiki, CC0
- JoeGilliamJersey, Cramerwiki, CC0
- Devlin-hodges-2024, Cramerwiki, CC0
- Russellwilsonsteelers24, Cramerwiki, CC0
- Aurelius Stehle, The Archabbey Press, Holy Trinity Church, Public domain
- Archabbot Andrew Hinentach Headstone, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Latrobe High School Pa 2011, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latrobe Elementary School 2011, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NAPA Latrobe - panoramio, Fayette Parts Servic…, CC BY 3.0
- Loyalhanna Creek Bridge aka Latrobe Viaduct, Latrobe, Pennsylvania - 20210605, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Latrobe PA banner, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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