Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Leechburg is a borough of 1,985 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1832.
Why visit Leechburg
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Leechburg Bridge, Mill Bridge, St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church and Vandergrift Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Leechburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leechburg
Leechburg is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Situated along the Kiskiminetas River, it is part of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley region. Leechburg was founded in the early 19th century and became known for its role in the steel and natural gas industries. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,149.
From the Wikipedia article Leechburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks12
St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Vandergrift Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society
Museum
118 1st Street, Leechburg
We 12:00-15:00, Sa 12:00-15:00
D. Leech & Company ⎯⎯⎯ Western Transportation Company
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes10
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Leechburg
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Schenley Lock 5 (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
Armstrong 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- West Leechburg 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- North Apollo 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Apollo 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Orchard Hills 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Freeport 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Lower Burrell 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Brackenridge 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- New Kensington 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Arnold 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Plum 12 mi southwest, about 19 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
- North side of 100 block of Market Street, Leechburg, Pennsylvania, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Leechburg (39083138330), hhm8, CC BY 2.0
- Main Street in West Leechburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Gertrude's Catholic Church, Vandergrift, Nyttend, Public domain
- Washington Avenue in Vandergrift, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Leechburgbridge, VitaleBaby at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Leechberg Municipal Building, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
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