197 years in pictures
Census counts: 150 in 1880, a peak of 263 in 1960, 142 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1860 and 4 maps from 1923 on.
- 1829New Baltimore is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

New Baltimore’s typical journey to work is 43 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than New Baltimore. New Baltimore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where New Baltimore beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 150 in 1880, a peak of 263 in 1960, 142 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1860 and 4 maps from 1923 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Baltimore, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in New Baltimore.
The top destinations are Cumberland (13%), Somerset Township (7%) and Berlin (6%). The median commute is under 23 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
85% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. New Baltimore’s risk rating from FEMA comes in at 22 of 100. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
New Baltimore’s midsummer high is 83°F, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In New Baltimore, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 25% have been diagnosed with depression. New Baltimore: 15% of adults report frequent physical distress.
| New Baltimore | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 25% |
| What stands out | New Baltimore | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
84% of households own their home in New Baltimore.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around New Baltimore. Close and well known come first.
Big draw8 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
Big draw37 mi MuseumFallingwater
25 mi MountainMount Davis
25 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
26 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year33 mi Theme parkIdlewild and Soak ZoneFlight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Mount Davis: Wikiuser100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain
None within 15 miles of New Baltimore; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 New Baltimore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where New Baltimore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
New Baltimore is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 137 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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New Baltimore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.