PunxsutawneyPennsylvania
Punxsutawney
is a borough in southern Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,769.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney is a close-knit town in western Pennsylvania counting 5,587 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Punxsutawney is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,658 residents per square mile.
What Makes Punxsutawney Unique
- The only place in America named Punxsutawney — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,587.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Punxsutawney
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Home of Punxsutawney Phil · Attraction
- Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Punxsutawney
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Punxsutawney
- Punxsutawney Area El Sch
- Punxsutawney Area HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Punxsutawney Area Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.