Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Oakdale is a borough of 1,489 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in September 12, 1892.
Why visit Oakdale
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pittsburgh Technical College, Oakdale Public School and Walker-Ewing Log House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oakdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakdale
Oakdale is a landlocked borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,475 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Pittsburgh.
From the Wikipedia article Oakdale, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Pittsburgh Technical College
School · 1.7 mi
Private college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks3
Oakdale Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Walker-Ewing Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Log house in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes8
El Marro
Restaurant · Mexican, Latin American, Seafood, Tamales
108 Seminary Avenue, Oakdale
Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
The Ice Creamery
Ice cream
108 Seminary Avenue, Oakdale
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa-Su 15:00-21:30
History
Oakdale Borough was incorporated in 1892. On May 18, 1918, a TNT explosion in a local chemical factory killed 200 people. On September 17, 2004, Oakdale was devastated by a flood resulting from the rain brought by the remnants of category 5 Hurricane Ivan. The downpour from Ivan followed a steady rain that had covered the Allegheny County area from category 4 Hurricane Frances, which struck the area just 10 days before Ivan hit. The flooding caused a large-scale evacuation of the community, and brought Red Cross volunteers and National Guard members to the area in an effort to control the confusion. The flooding destroyed businesses, many of which never reopened, and displaced many residents whose homes were condemned.
From the History section of Oakdale, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Map of Oakdale
49 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 | 3.0 in | 13.3 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 3.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pittsburgh Intl Ap Gsn 72520 (6 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, 7 miles away.
- Enlow 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Glendale 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Heidelberg 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lawrence 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Bethel Park 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Houston 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Pittsburgh 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Whitehall 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Edgeworth 11 mi north, about 17 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
- Shops on Noblestown Road, Oakdale, 2025-08-06, Cbaile19, CC0
- Pittsburgh Technical College, Shadowz1218, CC BY-SA 4.0
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