Lewistown, Pennsylvania

About Lewistown

Set in the central part of Pennsylvania, Lewistown is a close-knit town, home to 8,394 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lewistown holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.03 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,135 residents per square mile.

📰 Lewistown News Today

• SCENE CLEAR | Reported police standoff in Lewistown WGAL · Aug 15
• Police clear reported standoff scene in Mifflin County ABC27 · Aug 15
• Police involved in reported standoff in Lewistown local21news.com · Aug 15
• Ronald E. Lyter Obituary | King-Barr Funeral Home LLC | Lewistown, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Amtrak to Begin Lewistown Station Renovations media.amtrak.com · Apr 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lewistown Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Lewistown — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• 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 8,394.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lewistown

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lewistown

• Downtown OIP and Grille — italian
• East End Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• McCoy House · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lewistown

• Blossom Hill Community Area reviews ★
• Fountain Square Park reviews ★
• Rec Park reviews ★
• River Walk Park reviews ★
• Stone Arch Bridge Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Lewistown

• East Derry El Sch
• Lewistown El Sch
• Lewistown Intrmd Sch
• Mifflin Co HS
• Mifflin Co JHS
• Mifflin Co MS
• Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lewistown

🏘️ Nearby Communities