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Orchard Hills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,686 Population 427/sq mi density
$60,556 Median Income $32,282 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $121,608 Zillow
$1,030 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,365 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,556 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $1,030/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Orchard Hills (35)

Allegheny Islands State Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Park F...
Weather: The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please co...
Bendigo State Park
State Park
108 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Knob State Park
State Park
6,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Casselman River Bridge Sp
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Clear Creek State Park
State Park
1,277 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cook Forest State Park
State Park
6,572 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Coopers Rock State Park (Mont Chateau??)
State Park
38 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the att...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures ...
Forest Cathedral Natural Area
State Park
333 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Playground, Skiing, Cross-Country Skii...
Weather: Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is...
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. In that time he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments an...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is...
Hillman State Park
State Park
3,667 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "....
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Winters can be cold and severe. Spring can be seasonable and wet. Summer can be hot with potentials for thunderstorms. Fall can be seasonal, with cold temperatures into October and November.
Keystone State Park
State Park
1,121 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kooser State Park
State Park
238 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Hill State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Mountain State Park
State Park
493 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Ridge State Park
State Park
14,905 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Summit State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Linn Run State Park
State Park
590 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Maurice K. Goddard State Park
State Park
2,812 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
McConnells Mill State Park
State Park
2,837 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moraine State Park
State Park
16,463 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New Germany Sp
State Park
664 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Ohiopyle State Park
State Park
20,319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oil Creek State Park
State Park
7,209 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Point State Park
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Prince Gallitzin State Park
State Park
7,233 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Raccoon Creek State Park
State Park
7,429 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rocky Gap Sp
State Park
2,869 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Ryerson Station State Park
State Park
1,135 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shawnee State Park
State Park
3,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wills Mountain State Park
State Park
374 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Yellow Creek State Park
State Park
2,829 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0