Sandy, Pennsylvania
Sandy is a community of 1,497 people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Sandy
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Commercial Hotel and DuBois Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Sandy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sandy
Sandy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,362 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sandy, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Commercial Hotel
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic hotel and theater complex in DuBois, Pennsylvania
DuBois Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
DuBois Area Historical Society
Museum · 1.4 mi
28-30 West Long Avenue, DuBois
Tu-We 10:00-16:00
Historic DuBois Train Station
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
1 North Franklin Street
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes16
4 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship15
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
13 North High Street
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare4
Map of Sandy
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dubois Jefferson Co Ap (8 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
Clearfield County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Oklahoma 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Falls Creek 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Plymptonville 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Hyde 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- St. Marys 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Osceola Mills 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Clymer 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Marianne 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Indiana 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Altoona 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 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
- DuBois Historic District Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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