West Hills, Pennsylvania
West Hills is a community of 1,584 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit West Hills
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge, Kittanning Citizens Bridge, Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7 and Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in West Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Hills
West Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,228 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Hills, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks9
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Gravity dam and lock in East Franklin Township and Kittanning, Pennsylvania
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Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
United States historic place
Dam No. 7
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
The approximately 20-foot high fixed-crest dam is 916 feet long. Although the locks sit on timber piles, the dam rests on gravel-filled...
Esplanade
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
The esplanade consists of concrete-paved fill between the former river bank and the lock's land wall. The esplanade is paved with large...
Lock No. 7
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
The lock, 56 by 360 feet, has a lift of 13.0 feet, fi-om 769.4 to 782.4 feet. The sidewalls are steel-armored concrete, and mooring pins...
Lower Guard Wall
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs.
River Wall
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Reinforced concrete set on piles driven into the river bed
Upper Guard Wall
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Allegheny Mariner
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1301 North Water Street, Kittanning
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of West Hills
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ford City 4 S Dam (9 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
Armstrong 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waltman Airport (87PA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Lenape Heights 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- East Brady 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Freeport 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Saxonburg 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- North Apollo 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Butler 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Apollo 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Orchard Hills 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Lower Burrell 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- New Kensington 22 mi southwest, about 35 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
- Kittanning, Pennsylvania (8482749220), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterside, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Kittanning Citizen's Bridge, Mvincec at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Frankgraffbridge, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
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