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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 2,735 · #350 in Pennsylvania
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About Philipsburg

Philipsburg is a small town in central Pennsylvania counting 2,735 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Philipsburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,144 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Philipsburg Unique

  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Philipsburg

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Moshannon Valley Heritage Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philipsburg

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

🏫 Schools in Philipsburg

  • Philipsburg El Sch
  • Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS
  • Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)2,735
Rank in state#350 of 1,013
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density3,144/sq mi
Coordinates40.8929, -78.2167

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsRain
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🗺️ Map of Philipsburg