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Introduction to Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg, Kansas, in Crawford county, is located 78 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 112 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 19,243.
Pittsburg History
Pittsburg was established in 1876. It was named honoring the Pittsburgh City, Pennsylvania. Franklin Playter is considered to be the founder of the city. In the 1870s, the city was a coal mining camp.
Pittsburg and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Pittsburg
Tourists flock to the Carona Depot Museum while in Pittsburg. Shopping is a fun activity at the Gibson Shopping Center and the Plaza Shopping Center. The city also has many parks including the Lincoln Park, Schlanger Park, and Lakeside Park. Pittsburg hosts several festivals like the Little Balkans Days every year.
Pittsburg Transportation
Joplin Regional Airport is the nearest airport.
Pittsburg Higher Education
Pittsburg State University is situated in Pitsburg. Other higher education institutes that can be attended in Pittsburg include Missouri Southern State College, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Southwest Baptist University.
Pittsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Pittsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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