Oakmont, Pennsylvania
Oakmont is a borough of 6,702 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1816.
Why visit Oakmont
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Bridge, Jonathon Hulton Bridge, Oakmont Country Club and Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 3.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Oakmont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakmont
Oakmont is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Allegheny River. The population was 6,758 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The borough is best known for the nearby Oakmont Country Club, a premier golf course that has been the site of numerous U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Oakmont, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Jonathon Hulton Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks8
Oakmont Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Country club in the eastern United States
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Dr. Thomas R. Kerr House and Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Oakmont, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Longue Vue Club and Golf Course
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Golf course in Verona, Pennsylvania
Rachel Carson Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Birthplace of Rachel Carson
Lehner Grain-and-Cider Mill and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Lower Guard Wall
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Leone's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian
608 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Off the Rails Barbecue & Drafthouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
549 Allegheny River Boulevard, Verona
20 more on the map.
History
Oakmont began in 1816 when a farmer, Michael Bright, bought a large tract of land 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. The settlement took its name from a landmark tree, as the deed description reads, "Beginning at a black oak on the bank of the Allegheny River ..." It was incorporated in 1889.
The Edgewater Steel Company site was a 2.3-acre facility that underwent cleanup under the Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Previously operated by Edgewater Steel until its shutdown in 2001, the site has seen various remediation efforts, including the closure of an EAF dust waste pile in 1991 and a construction/demolition waste landfill in 1995. While some hazardous waste was disposed of on-site during demolition in 2005, later testing found no significant contamination. The site was divided into two parcels, with remediation underway in the River Edge area and redevelopment of the Oakmont area. The site was converted into a residential, commercial, and light industrial area.
From the History section of Oakmont, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare3
Map of Oakmont
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Acmetonia Lock 3 (2 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
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Blawnox 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Cheswick 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Fox Chapel 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Aspinwall 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Plum 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Wilkinsburg 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- New Kensington 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Arnold 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Churchill 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Etna 6 mi west, about 10 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
- Oakmont, PA Aerial 20250420, Designism, CC0
- Allegheny Islands State Park, C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Hulton Bridge - 20200706, Derek Kalinosky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- B&lerr, Jet Lowe, National Park Service, Public domain
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