Uniontown, PA

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 39 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Uniontown has a population of approximately 12,422.

Uniontown History

This area was originally used by the Delaware and Shuwanese Indians as hunting grounds. Henry Beeson founded the "Town of Union" on July 4, 1776, however, the community was popularly referred to as "Beesontown". A post office was built in 1789, and Uniontown was officially incorporated in 1796. The National Road arrived in 1800, which led to significant development. Fort Necessity was built by George Washington during the French and Indian War. Jim Delligatti, McDonald's franchise owner in the city, invented the popular hamburger "Big Mac" in 1967.

Uniontown and Nearby Attractions

• Fort Necessity National Battlefield
• Early American Farm Implements Museum
• West Overton Village
• Ohiopyle State Park
• Caddie Shak Family Fun Park

Things To Do In Uniontown

West Overton Village, a place of historic interest near Uniontown, includes the birthplace of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, the Distillery Museum, and the Overholt Homestead. Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Fallingwater are historic sites within 20 miles of the city. The Ohiopyle State Park, which occupies 19,000 acres, is situated on the Youghiogheny River Gorge. It offers facilities for boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. The community also hosts the annual Uniontown Poultry & Farm Show in October.

Uniontown Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.

Uniontown Higher Education

Uniontown is home to Westmoreland County Community College - Uniontown Education Center, and Pennsylvania State University - Fayette Campus. California University of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia University are close by.

High Points

Uniontown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Uniontown, PA

Comparing Uniontown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Uniontown Almanac

Uniontown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Uniontown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Uniontown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Uniontown Public Libraries

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Uniontown Hospitals

UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
500 WEST BERKELEY STREET
(724) 430-5000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Uniontown

Uniontown High Schools (2004)

ALBERT GALLATIN AREA SHS
724-564-2024
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,285 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

LAUREL HIGHLANDS SHS
724-437-4741
Serves 1,156 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

UNIONTOWN AREA SHS
724-439-5000
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,094 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Uniontown Colleges

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Fayette County Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing

Laurel Business Institute

Penn State Fayette

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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