West Kittanning, Pennsylvania
West Kittanning is a borough of 1,284 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1855.
Why visit West Kittanning
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 2 places to stay 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 Kittanning
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Kittanning
West Kittanning is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Kittanning, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks22
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Gravity dam and lock in East Franklin Township and Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
United States historic place
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Ford City Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Dam No. 7
Monument and historic site · 0.5 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 · 0.4 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 · 0.4 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 · 0.4 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs.
River Wall
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Reinforced concrete set on piles driven into the river bed
Upper Guard Wall
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs.
Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Built in 1895 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Reynolds Avenue, Kittanning
Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Built in 1895 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Reynolds Avenue, Kittanning
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes32
Allegheny Mariner
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1301 North Water Street, Kittanning
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Ispirare Coffe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
140 Market Street, Kittanning
Tu 07:00-18:00,We 07:00-14:00, Th 07:00-18:00, Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa...
Hilltop Bar
Restaurant
200 Cleveland Street, West Kittanning
11:00-14:00
Dizzy Lizzie's
Restaurant · Breakfast, American · 0.7 mi
300 Market Street, Kittanning
20 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping5
Sprankles Neighborhood Market
Grocery · 0.6 mi
151 North McKean Street, Kittanning
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare5
Map of West Kittanning
92 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 (7 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, 14 miles away.
- West Hills 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Lenape Heights 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Freeport 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- East Brady 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- North Apollo 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Saxonburg 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Apollo 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Orchard Hills 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Lower Burrell 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Butler 19 mi west, about 31 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
- West Kittanning, Pennsylvania (8483522677), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kittanning, Pennsylvania (8482749220), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ford City Armory, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kittanning Citizen's Bridge, Mvincec at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Frankgraffbridge, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Panorama of our weather in action - panoramio (36), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Panorama of our weather in action - panoramio (27), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning, Pennsylvania (49973660883), thederek412 from United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (19), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Pennsylvania on board the Carolina Skiff JVX 18 - panoramio (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (18), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (16), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Pennsylvania on board the Carolina Skiff JVX 18 - panoramio (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio (3), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio (1), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio (2), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Tug - panoramio (4), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (13), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (17), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Allegheny north of Poplar, Applewold, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (14), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Panorama of our weather in action - panoramio (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (15), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- St. Paul's Kittanning, blue sky, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal, Kittanning, interior, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal, Kittanning, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (13), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (11), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (12), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (9), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (20), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (28), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (23), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (25), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (12), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning PA - panoramio (29), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
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