New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania
New Castle Northwest is a community of 1,223 people in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit New Castle Northwest
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Westgate Cinemas, Lawrence County Courthouse and New Castle Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Castle Northwest
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Castle Northwest
New Castle Northwest is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,413 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Lawrence County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
New Castle Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Armory in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania, United States
North Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Cathedral in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes25
China Banquet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
102 North Jefferson Street, New Castle
Bill's Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
1824 West State Street, New Castle
13 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
School · 2.0 mi
900 East Main St., New Castle
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
School · 3.4 mi
750 Phelps Way, New Castle
Healthcare6
UPMC Union Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
2004 West State Street, New Castle
Map of New Castle Northwest
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 2.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Castle 1 N Hcn (0 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
Lawrence County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beaver County Airport (BFP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- New Castle 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- New Beaver 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Lowellville 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- New Middletown 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Ellport 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Struthers 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Campbell 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Frisco 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hermitage 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Youngstown 16 mi west, about 26 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
- Beaver from Worthington, New Castle NW, Nyttend, Public domain
- New Castle Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stairs at the Lawrence County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fairmont Avenue in the North Hill Historic District, User:Nyttend, Public domain
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