Population78,100 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
A Riverfront Town With A Civic Story
Clearfield County, PennsylvaniaClearfield Borough anchors its namesake county along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Witmer Parks give the riverfront a local historical reference, while the county’s formation and later borough incorporation mark different stages in the development of its civic center. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 78,100 residents in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 1,145 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Clearfield County at a Glance
Population78,100 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatClearfield
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Sandy township
Established1804 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
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Total Area, Including Water1,154.566 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Roads & Traffic511PA travel updates
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Clearfield County
Clearfield County was created from parts of Lycoming and Huntingdon counties in 1804. Commissioners selected land associated with Abraham Witmer in 1805, while Clearfield's borough incorporation came in 1840. The riverfront parks carrying the Witmer name connect that early land history with recognizable public places in the county seat. The gap between selection and incorporation illustrates how civic places develop in stages. The riverfront's named public spaces make that administrative timeline easier to connect with a recognizable local landscape.
Begin with Clearfield's riverfront setting and the Witmer name, then connect those places to the county's early planning. County formation and borough incorporation are separate events. A town-focused outing can use the river as a geographic thread through the civic story. A riverfront walk can focus on the relationship between named places and early land records. Check current park access separately from historical descriptions when turning that research theme into an outing.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Witmer Parks give the riverfront a local historical reference, while the county's formation and later borough incorporation mark different stages in the development of its civic center.
Community History
Clearfield County was created from parts of Lycoming and Huntingdon counties in 1804. Commissioners selected land associated with Abraham Witmer in 1805, while Clearfield's borough incorporation came in 1840.
Explore Locally
Begin with Clearfield's riverfront setting and the Witmer name, then connect those places to the county's early planning. County formation and borough incorporation are separate events.
Follow the riverfront into the beginnings of local government.
A Closer Look
Clearfield County
Places and perspectives from Clearfield County
Clearfield County Wire
Clearfield County & Pennsylvania News
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Around Clearfield County
Stories from every corner of Clearfield County.
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Clearfield Area El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 700 High Level Rd, Clearfield, PA 16830. 814-765-5511.
Curwensville Area El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 650 Beech St, Curwensville, PA 16833. 814-236-1101.
Juniata El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-04. 248 Juniata Street, DuBois, PA 15801. 814-371-1090.
Harmony Area El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-06. 5239 Ridge Rd, Westover, PA 16692. 814-845-2300.
Moshannon Valley El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 5026 Green Acre Rd, Houtzdale, PA 16651. 814-378-7683.
Osceola Mills El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 400 Coal St, Osceola Mills, PA 16666. 814-339-6812.
West Branch Area El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 356 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858. 814-345-5615.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Penn Highlands Dubois – Acute Care Hospitals. 100 Hospital Avenue, Dubois, PA 15801. 814-371-2200.
Public Safety
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Emergency Services
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State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library – 1 South Front St, Clearfield, PA 16830. 814-765-3271.
Dubois Public Library – 31 S Brady St, Dubois, PA 15801. 814-371-5930.
Curwensville Public Library – 601 Beech Street, Curwensville, PA 16833. 814-236-0533.
Courts
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
DMV
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Pennsylvania — Title and Registration
Pennsylvania — Licenses & Photo IDs
Transportation
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Plan Your Clearfield County Visit
Find places to go, compare activities and make the most of your time here.
Local Questions
Clearfield County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
Parker Dam offers a lake-centered park outing, while Simon B. Elliott is a wooded mountain park. Both are near Penfield. Compare the official maps for the walking distance and picnic setting that best suit your group.
Grice Clearfield Community Museum: See a collection of automobiles and wildlife displays in Clearfield. Parker Dam State Park: Plan a lake picnic and nature walk near Penfield; swimming is seasonal.
Parker Dam State Park: Plan a lake picnic and nature walk near Penfield; swimming is seasonal. S. B. Elliott State Park: Walk wooded trails and use the picnic areas near Penfield.
Parker Dam State Park: Plan a lake picnic and nature walk near Penfield; swimming is seasonal. S. B. Elliott State Park: Walk wooded trails and use the picnic areas near Penfield. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub: Try a burger-focused dining stop in Clearfield. Lia's Pizza and Italian Restaurant: Choose an Italian meal in Houtzdale.
Our Town Boutique: Browse consignment clothing and furniture on South Third Street in Clearfield. DuBois Mall: Check the current store directory for a retail outing in DuBois.
Label Shopper, Clearfield: Browse apparel at the Plaza Drive store. Susie's Fashions: Look for clothing and shoes in Hyde.
Witmer Parks give the riverfront a local historical reference, while the county's formation and later borough incorporation mark different stages in the development of its civic center. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library – 1 South Front St, Clearfield, PA 16830. 814-765-3271. Dubois Public Library – 31 S Brady St, Dubois, PA 15801. 814-371-5930. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
Clearfield Area El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 700 High Level Rd, Clearfield, PA 16830. 814-765-5511. Curwensville Area El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 650 Beech St, Curwensville, PA 16833. 814-236-1101. These are selected contacts from the supplied school directory. Contact the school or district to confirm attendance boundaries and enrollment; a nearby school is not necessarily the assigned school.
Clearfield is the county seat recorded in the supplied Clearfield County information. Use the Government tab in local resources to locate the department you need; offices may have different addresses and appointment arrangements.
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My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Grice Clearfield Community Museum — See a collection of automobiles and wildlife displays in Clearfield.
- Parker Dam State Park — Plan a lake picnic and nature walk near Penfield; swimming is seasonal.
Restaurants
- Denny's Beer Barrel Pub — Try a burger-focused dining stop in Clearfield.
- Lia's Pizza and Italian Restaurant — Choose an Italian meal in Houtzdale.
Shopping & Retail
- Our Town Boutique — Browse consignment clothing and furniture on South Third Street in Clearfield.
- DuBois Mall — Check the current store directory for a retail outing in DuBois.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Label Shopper, Clearfield — Browse apparel at the Plaza Drive store.
- Susie's Fashions — Look for clothing and shoes in Hyde.
Outdoor Fun
- Parker Dam State Park — Plan a lake picnic and nature walk near Penfield; swimming is seasonal.
- S. B. Elliott State Park — Walk wooded trails and use the picnic areas near Penfield.
Free Things to Do
- Parker Dam State Park — Plan a lake picnic and nature walk near Penfield; swimming is seasonal.
- S. B. Elliott State Park — Walk wooded trails and use the picnic areas near Penfield.
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More Clearfield County Questions
How could I build a short Clearfield County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Grice Clearfield Community Museum, a meal at Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, and a browse at Our Town Boutique. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Clearfield County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Parker Dam State Park and S. B. Elliott State Park and bring a picnic where permitted. Budget separately for museum or amusement tickets, restaurant meals, parking where charged, rentals and purchases. Check the linked destination’s current fees instead of assuming every activity on its grounds is free.
Where should I check the forecast before visiting Parker Dam State Park?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Parker Dam State Park, also open the destination’s notices for trail, road or facility closures. A county forecast does not confirm that an individual trail or activity is operating.
What should I confirm before making a special trip to Label Shopper, Clearfield?
Use Label Shopper, Clearfield to confirm the physical-store address, current opening days and whether the item or fitting you need is available. Some shops list online stock, multiple locations or appointment services, so contact the store about a specific visit.
Where can I find the businesses featured in this Clearfield County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to Wise Cattle Company. Open a business page for its contact details. A business featured in this guide may serve the county from another location; confirm its address and service area directly.
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