Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
Leetsdale is a borough of 1,096 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in March 28, 1904.
Why visit Leetsdale
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, Robert Morris University, David Shields House and Elmridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Leetsdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leetsdale
Leetsdale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located along the Ohio River, it is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 1,162 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Leetsdale, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Robert Morris University
School · 3.1 mi
Private, coeducational university located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks8
David Shields House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Elmridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Mooncrest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Nicholas Way House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Pittsburgh, PA, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Old Economy Village
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Museum
United States Post Office-Sewickley Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Great Republic Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Monument commemorating the steamboat "Great Republic"
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
Ice Cream Therapy
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Dessert · 1.4 mi
400 Merchant Street, Ambridge
Mo-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr-Su 15:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
10 Village Drive, Leetsdale
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare2
Map of Leetsdale
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwillard Dashields L&D (1 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
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Edgeworth 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Ambridge Heights 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Bell Acres 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Franklin Park 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Enlow 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Freedom 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bradford Woods 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Allison Park 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Pittsburgh 15 mi southeast, about 25 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
- Sewickley Bridge 1910, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, 2014-12-26, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
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