Westwood, Pennsylvania
Westwood is a community of 1,613 people in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Westwood
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Inclined Plane Bridge, Stone Bridge, Johnstown Inclined Plane and Cambria City Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Westwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westwood
Westwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Westwood, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Inclined Plane Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks16
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historical funicular in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US
Cambria City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Downtown Johnstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Clubhouse in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown Flood Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic building in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Minersville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Moxham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Nathan's Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Department store in Johnstown, United States of America
Old Conemaugh Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Westmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Cambria Iron Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Wagner–Ritter House & Garden
Museum · 1.4 mi
Historic house museum in Pennsylvania, U.S
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes27
Our Sons' Restaurant
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.3 mi
800 Broad Street, Johnstown
We-Su 07:00-15:00
B&L Wine Cellars
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
900 Broad Street, Johnstown
Th,Fr 15:00-20:00
15 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship20
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
120 Barron Avenue, Johnstown
Saint Mary Ruthenian Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 1.5 mi
401 Power Street, Johnstown
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
180 Gilbert Street, Johnstown
Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
534 Decker Avenue, Johnstown
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
228 Blaine Street, Johnstown
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Greater Johnstown School District'S Cyber Academy
School · 3.4 mi
625 Park Ave, Johnstown
Healthcare1
Map of Westwood
102 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Johnstown 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Dale 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Ferndale 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- East Conemaugh 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Oakland 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Vinco 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Mundys Corner 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Boswell 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Jennerstown 13 mi southwest, about 21 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
- Johnstown Inclined Plane, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- 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
- Westmont Historic District Tioga St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cauffiel House (Johnstown, Pennsylvania), Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1st Carnegie Library Johnstown PA, Jet Lowe, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Minersville Historic District 166 Benshoff St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cambria Iron Company, Blacksmith Shop, Lower Works, Johnstown (Cambria County, Pennsylvania), Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Johnstown Bridge, Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- St. John Gaulbert Cathedral, David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Panorama Weather Shot - panoramio (48), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- KBTP-KJST trip 20251222 (13), Designism, CC0
- KBTP-KJST trip 20251222 (12), Designism, CC0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (19), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (18), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (4), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown - panoramio (36), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown - panoramio (38), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Johnstown - panoramio (37), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (9), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (20), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (23), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (28), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (5), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio (6), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Road (Johnstown Highway) - panoramio (72), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewood community - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Snow - panoramio (85), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- July 20 - 2016 HOT Summer Day - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- July 20 - 2016 HOT Summer Day - panoramio (5), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- July 20 - 2016 HOT Summer Day - panoramio (2), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (16), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Decker ave to Fire Tower to Grey Run davis farm - panoramio (29), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
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