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Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Natrona Heights is a community of 6,903 people in Pennsylvania.

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Population6,903 ACS 2024
Land area2.2 sq mi
Nearest airportPittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP) 16 mi

Why visit Natrona Heights

Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include George D. Stuart Bridge, Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 4 and Burtner House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F.

Things to do1

George D. Stuart Bridge

Bridge · 2.4 mi

Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania

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Museums and landmarks10

Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 4

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

Gravity dam and lock in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania

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Burtner House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States

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Pennsalt Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi

Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States

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Esplanade

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

The esplanade consists of concrete-paved fill between the former river bank and the lock's land wall.

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Lock No. 4

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

The lock, 56 by 360 feet, has a lift of 10.6 feet, from 734.8 to 745.4 feet. The sidewalls are steel-armored concrete, and mooring pins...

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Locktender's House

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Lower Guard Wall

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Operations Building

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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River Wall

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Upper Guard Wall

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Alsco Community Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Brackenridge Heights Golf Course

Golf course · 0.4 mi

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Natrona Recreational Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes10

Eat'n Park

Diner · American

1626 Broadview Boulevard, Natrona Heights

Mo-Su 07:00-23:00

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Phillippi's

Restaurant · American, Pizza · 0.4 mi

2105 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights

Mo-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 09:00-02:00

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Donut Connection

Restaurant · Donut · 0.7 mi

2328 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights

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Maddio's Pizza and Subs

Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.2 mi

1000 Broadview Boulevard, Brackenridge

Mo-We 11:00-21:00, Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00

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Saxon Inn

Restaurant · 1.1 mi

1210 Saxonburg Road, Natrona Heights

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

1732 Pacific Avenue, Natrona Heights

Mo-Sa 10:00-19:30; Su 10:00-16:30

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Wendy's

Fast food · Burger

1830 Broadview Boulevard, Natrona Heights

08:00-22:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger

Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00

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Dairy Queen

Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger

1613 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights

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Arby's

Fast food · Sandwich

1619 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights

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Churches and places of worship10

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries23

Healthcare1

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Map of Natrona Heights

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.1 in of rainFebruary: 2.8 in of rainMarch: 3.3 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 3.9 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 4.3 in of rainAugust: 3.5 in of rainSeptember: 4.0 in of rainOctober: 3.1 in of rainNovember: 3.1 in of rainDecember: 3.3 in of rainJanuary: 36°FFebruary: 40°FMarch: 50°FApril: 62°FMay: 72°FJune: 80°FJuly: 83°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 52°FDecember: 41°FJanuary: 20°FFebruary: 21°FMarch: 27°FApril: 38°FMay: 50°FJune: 59°FJuly: 63°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 55°FOctober: 43°FNovember: 33°FDecember: 26°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan36°F20°F3.1 in
Feb40°F21°F2.8 in
Mar50°F27°F3.3 in
Apr62°F38°F3.6 in
May72°F50°F3.9 in
Jun80°F59°F4.3 in
Jul83°F63°F4.3 in
Aug82°F62°F3.5 in
Sep76°F55°F4.0 in
Oct64°F43°F3.1 in
Nov52°F33°F3.1 in
Dec41°F26°F3.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natrona Lock 4 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$69,710median household income
$160,000median home value
$935median monthly rent
49.2median age
31.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
79.3%of homes are owner-occupied
23.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1818%18 to 3419%35 to 6441%65 and over23%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Getting there and nearby towns

Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.

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

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