Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

About Ellwood City

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Ellwood City is a close-knit town counting 7,416 people who proudly call it home.

Ellwood City holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.32 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,197 residents per square mile.

📰 Ellwood City News Today

• Rosemary Rozzi, 89 – Ellwood City, PA news Ellwood City.org · Aug 18
• Maryann Jackson, 93 – Ellwood City, PA news Ellwood City.org · Aug 15
• Ellwood City Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week. CBS News · Feb 19
• Albert A. Jerome Obituary Jun 3, 2026 marshallsfh.com · Jun 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ellwood City Unique

• The only place in America named Ellwood City — 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,416.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ellwood City

• Pizza Joe's
• Red Hot Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ellwood City Area Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ellwood City

• Circle Playground reviews ★
• Ellwood City Community Plaza reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ellwood City

• Hartman Intrmd Sch
• Lincoln JSHS
• North Side Primary School
• Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
• Riverside El Sch
• Riverside HS
• Riverside MS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ellwood City

🏘️ Nearby Communities