Southmont, Pennsylvania
Southmont is a borough of 2,059 people in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1850.
Why visit Southmont
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Inclined Plane Bridge, Shaffer's Bridge, Johnstown Inclined Plane and Johnstown Flood Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Southmont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southmont
Southmont is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Southmont had a population of 2,045. It was incorporated in 1919 out of Upper Yoder Township.
From the Wikipedia article Southmont, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Inclined Plane Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bridge in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Shaffer's Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Museums and landmarks15
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historical funicular in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US
Johnstown Flood Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
May-Nov Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; May-Oct,Dec-Apr Su 12:00-17:00; Dec-Apr...
Cambria City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Downtown Johnstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Clubhouse in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Minersville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Moxham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Nathan's Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Department store in Johnstown, United States of America
Old Conemaugh Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Westmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Cambria Iron Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Wagner–Ritter House & Garden
Museum · 2.0 mi
Historic house museum in Pennsylvania, U.S
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes44
Roots Kitchen + Juicery
Cafe · Juice · 1.3 mi
425 Main Street, Johnstown
Mo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00
Stone Bridge Brewing Company
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
104 Franklin Street, Johnstown
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
32 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship38
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
180 Gilbert Street, Johnstown
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
609 Park Avenue, Johnstown
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
1137 McKinley Avenue, Johnstown
Beulah United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
716 Bedford Street, Johnstown
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
School · 6.0 mi
445 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown
Greater Johnstown School District'S Cyber Academy
School · 1.5 mi
625 Park Ave, Johnstown
Healthcare5
Map of Southmont
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 53°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Johnstown Cambria Co Ap (5 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
Cambria County has had 10 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Elim 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Johnstown 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Dale 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Ferndale 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Westwood 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Oakland 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Belmont 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Geistown 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- East Conemaugh 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 6 mi southeast, 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
- King from Dahlia, Southmont, Nyttend, Public domain
- Johnstown Inclined Plane, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- 1st Carnegie Library Johnstown PA, Jet Lowe, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Westmont Historic District Tioga St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cauffiel House (Johnstown, Pennsylvania), Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minersville Historic District 166 Benshoff St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nathan's Department Store, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inclined Plane Bridge, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- Cambria City Historic District 120 Chestnut St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnstownview, Darthgriz98, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Conemaugh Borough Historic District, 125 Singer St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Army of the Republic Hall (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) Corner, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cambria Iron Company, Blacksmith Shop, Lower Works, Johnstown (Cambria County, Pennsylvania), Jet Lowe, Public domain
- SHAFFER BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnstown Bridge, Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- St. John Gaulbert Cathedral, David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
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