Greensburg, PA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,978 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
The Pittsburgh area experiences four distinct seasons, with hot summers and generally moderate winters.
Geography
Greensburg sits on the Allegheny Plateau, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art emphasizes the work of Pennsylvania artists, and the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center is home for the Greensburg Garden Club, the Civic Theatre, and the College Club.
Recreation
Mount Odin Park, on Greensburg's Toll Gate Hill, has a golf course and tennis court.
Economy
The downtown area was hurt is the late 1970s as new shopping centers outside the city took business from the city's department stores, but because Greensburg's economy never relied on heavy industry, it has remained relatively stable. The downtown area is now populated by offices and small shops.
| Population [details] | 14,978 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 61.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 527.41 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 33.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 37.69 °F/19.81 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.62 °F/63.53 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.58 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 54 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.9 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Washington (163.99 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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