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Ford City Armory
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Lenape Heights, Pennsylvania

Lenape Heights is a community of 1,042 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

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Population1,042 -5.9% since 2019
Elevation958 ft 292 m
Land area0.8 sq mi
ZIP code16226
Nearest airportWaltman Airport (87PA) 16 mi

Why visit Lenape Heights

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 11 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Ford City Veterans Bridge, Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge and Ford City Armory.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.

About Lenape Heights

Lenape Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,144 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Lenape Heights, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do4

Ford City Veterans Bridge

Bridge · 1.2 mi

Bridge in United States of America

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Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge

Bridge · 2.3 mi

Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania

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Kittanning Citizens Bridge

Bridge · 3.4 mi

Bridge in Pennsylvania

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Ford Hill

Scenic view · 1.3 mi

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Museums and landmarks4

Ford City Armory

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi

Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Fort Armstrong

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Ford City Works

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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PPG Workers Entrance

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Ford City Memorial Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes11

Spigot Brewing

Bar and pub · 0.7 mi

934 4th Avenue, Ford City

Fr-Sa 14:00-21:00

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Harper's Grill

Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.7 mi

320 10th Street, Ford City

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10th Street Station

Restaurant · 0.8 mi

301 10th Street, Ford City

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The Edge

Bar and pub · 0.8 mi

501 4th Avenue, Ford City

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Lindy's Coffee Shop

Cafe · 0.6 mi

Mo-Sa 07:00-13:30

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Ford City National Bakery

Bakery · 0.6 mi

821 5th Avenue, Ford City

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House Hunan

Restaurant · Chinese

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Nite Courts

Bar and pub

403 Main Street, Ford City

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Stanley's Bar & Grill

Bar and pub · 0.8 mi

507 4th Avenue, Ford City

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

402 Main Street, Ford City

10:00-21:00

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Miller's Hoagies

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi

838 4th Avenue, Ford City

Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00

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Churches and places of worship7

Shopping3

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries8

Healthcare1

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Map of Lenape Heights

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.2 in of rainFebruary: 2.6 in of rainMarch: 3.2 in of rainApril: 3.7 in of rainMay: 4.0 in of rainJune: 4.7 in of rainJuly: 4.5 in of rainAugust: 4.2 in of rainSeptember: 4.2 in of rainOctober: 3.3 in of rainNovember: 3.3 in of rainDecember: 3.4 in of rainJanuary: 36°FFebruary: 39°FMarch: 48°FApril: 62°FMay: 72°FJune: 80°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 51°FDecember: 40°FJanuary: 17°FFebruary: 18°FMarch: 26°FApril: 35°FMay: 46°FJune: 55°FJuly: 59°FAugust: 58°FSeptember: 50°FOctober: 39°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 23°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan36°F17°F3.2 in
Feb39°F18°F2.6 in
Mar48°F26°F3.2 in
Apr62°F35°F3.7 in
May72°F46°F4.0 in
Jun80°F55°F4.7 in
Jul84°F59°F4.5 in
Aug82°F58°F4.2 in
Sep76°F50°F4.2 in
Oct64°F39°F3.3 in
Nov51°F30°F3.3 in
Dec40°F23°F3.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ford City 4 S Dam (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$76,250median household income
$161,500median home value
$695median monthly rent
49.0median age
37.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
85.0%of homes are owner-occupied
27.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 188%18 to 3419%35 to 6450%65 and over23%

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

Waltman Airport (87PA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.

  • Freeport 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
  • Apollo 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
  • Lower Burrell 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
  • East Brady 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
  • Avonmore 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
  • New Kensington 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
  • Butler 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
  • Plum 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
  • Indiana 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
  • Murrysville 23 mi south, about 37 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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