Population43,001 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
A County Center With A Lake Connection
Huntingdon County, PennsylvaniaHuntingdon anchors its namesake county, where Raystown Lake offers a separate outdoor focus. County visitor resources connect the courthouse community with local historical organizations and lake recreation, providing different starting points for an outing that combines regional history with the surrounding landscape. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 43,001 residents in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 875 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Huntingdon County at a Glance
Population43,001 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatHuntingdon
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Huntingdon borough
Established1787 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP Code LookupUSPS address lookup
Total Area, Including Water889.267 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Roads & Traffic511PA travel updates
Telephone Area CodesPUC area-code map
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Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County was established from Bedford County in 1787, with Huntingdon as its seat. The county's present visitor resources emphasize both historical interpretation and Raystown Lake. Those are complementary ways into the area: civic records describe its institutions, while local historical organizations and landscape destinations offer more specific community perspectives. The difference between administrative history and a modern recreation landscape is worth preserving. Together they offer a broader introduction without implying that the lake belongs to the county's founding period.
Pair a Huntingdon town visit with a selected Raystown Lake destination rather than treating the whole lake as one stop. County visitor resources point to both the historical society and lake information, helping match a route to the experience you want. Choose a particular access point or managed recreation area before adding travel time. A historical stop in town can supply community context that a lake-focused visit alone might overlook.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
County visitor resources connect the courthouse community with local historical organizations and lake recreation, providing different starting points for an outing that combines regional history with the surrounding landscape.
Community History
Huntingdon County was established from Bedford County in 1787, with Huntingdon as its seat. The county's present visitor resources emphasize both historical interpretation and Raystown Lake.
Explore Locally
Pair a Huntingdon town visit with a selected Raystown Lake destination rather than treating the whole lake as one stop.
Discover the county through its town and lake stories.
A Closer Look
Huntingdon County
Places and perspectives from Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County Wire
Huntingdon County & Pennsylvania News
Includes Pennsylvania statewide reporting; stories may cover other counties.Photo CreditsSpotlight PA — Pennsylvania Statewide
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Around Huntingdon County
Stories from every corner of Huntingdon County.
Top EPA official’s visits to Pa., other swing states ahead of midterms raise ethics concerns
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Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
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Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
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Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
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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.
Southside El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-05. 10906 Station Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-627-1100.
Juniata Valley El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 7855 Juniata Valley Pike, Alexandria, PA 16611. 814-669-4422.
Shirley Twp El Sch – Elementary; grades 03-05. 14188 Second St, Mount Union, PA 17066. 814-542-9381.
New Day CS – High; grades 07-12. 256 South Fifth St, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-643-7112.
Rockhill El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 510 Meadow St, Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249. 814-447-5529.
Stone Valley Community CS – Elementary; grades KG-05. 13006 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-667-2705.
Huntingdon Area MS – Middle; grades 06-08. 2500 Cassady Ave, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-643-2900.
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 Huntingdon – Acute Care Hospitals. 1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-643-2290.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
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.
Huntingdon County Library – 330 Penn St, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-643-0200.
Courts
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 Huntingdon County Visit
Find places to go, compare activities and make the most of your time here.
Local Questions
Huntingdon County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
No. Hawn's and Ridenour are land-based viewpoints overlooking the reservoir. A boat outing requires a separate operator, launch or reservation. For a shorter visit, check the overlook access roads and allow time at the visitor center.
Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks: Explore cave formations on a guided tour near Huntingdon; check ticket times and walking requirements. Isett Heritage Museum: Browse historical objects and everyday technology from earlier generations near Huntingdon.
Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks: Look over Raystown Lake from the viewpoints near the dam; check road access before driving up. Greenwood Furnace State Park: Combine woodland trails, a lake and ironmaking history near the county's northern edge.
Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks: Look over Raystown Lake from the viewpoints near the dam; check road access before driving up. Greenwood Furnace State Park: Combine woodland trails, a lake and ironmaking history near the county's northern edge. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails: Plan a sit-down meal in Huntingdon. Standing Stone Coffee Company: Choose coffee and a café stop in Huntingdon.
Raystown Reflections Gift Shoppe: Browse local souvenirs at the Raystown Lake visitor center. Roxwell Mercantile: Explore a local retail stop on Washington Street in Huntingdon.
Kiki's Boutique: Visit the Washington Street boutique during a downtown Huntingdon shopping trip.
County visitor resources connect the courthouse community with local historical organizations and lake recreation, providing different starting points for an outing that combines regional history with the surrounding landscape. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Huntingdon County Library – 330 Penn St, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-643-0200. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
Southside El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-05. 10906 Station Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 814-627-1100. Juniata Valley El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 7855 Juniata Valley Pike, Alexandria, PA 16611. 814-669-4422. 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.
Huntingdon is the county seat recorded in the supplied Huntingdon 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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Find Something Fun
Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks — Explore cave formations on a guided tour near Huntingdon; check ticket times and walking requirements.
- Isett Heritage Museum — Browse historical objects and everyday technology from earlier generations near Huntingdon.
Restaurants
- Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails — Plan a sit-down meal in Huntingdon.
- Standing Stone Coffee Company — Choose coffee and a café stop in Huntingdon.
Shopping & Retail
- Raystown Reflections Gift Shoppe — Browse local souvenirs at the Raystown Lake visitor center.
- Roxwell Mercantile — Explore a local retail stop on Washington Street in Huntingdon.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Kiki's Boutique — Visit the Washington Street boutique during a downtown Huntingdon shopping trip.
Outdoor Fun
- Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks — Look over Raystown Lake from the viewpoints near the dam; check road access before driving up.
- Greenwood Furnace State Park — Combine woodland trails, a lake and ironmaking history near the county's northern edge.
Free Things to Do
- Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks — Look over Raystown Lake from the viewpoints near the dam; check road access before driving up.
- Greenwood Furnace State Park — Combine woodland trails, a lake and ironmaking history near the county's northern edge.
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More Huntingdon County Questions
How could I build a short Huntingdon County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, a meal at Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails, and a browse at Raystown Reflections Gift Shoppe. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Huntingdon County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks and Greenwood Furnace 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 Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Hawn's and Ridenour Overlooks, 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 Kiki's Boutique?
Use Kiki's Boutique 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 Huntingdon County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to Randy Moyer Auto Glass. 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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