Armstrong County

Armstrong County is 40 miles north of Pittsburgh. In the heart of the eastern Marcellus Shale field, the county has an established strength in natural gas production.

Centrally located among western Pennsylvania’s gently rolling hills and with the scenic Allegheny River running through it from north to south, Armstrong County is also embracing emerging opportunities like those in electro-optics – developing products for the Department of Defense and U.S. industry. Rounding out its profile, Armstrong County is recognized as an office and data center hub with ample existing office space and pad-ready sites for new construction.

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Key Real Estate Developments

RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park

The RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in Freeport is one of our strategic sites in the Pittsburgh region. The park, a mixed-use development with pad-ready sites, is ideal for industrial, commercial, retail and more.

Armstrong County Demographics & Workforce

48,298
Population 25+ (2021)
90.3%
16.7%
High School Degree
Bachelor’s Degree

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Education, United States Census Bureau, United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economy

Sources: Pittsburgh Business Times, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

Top Private Employers

Employer Est. Employment
Healthcare Armstrong County Memorial Hospital 900
Natural Resources Rosebud Mining Company 400
Retail Wal-Mart Associates Inc. 300
Healthcare Quality Life Services 300
Life Sciences Cook Vandergrift Inc. 300
Social Services Family Counseling Center 200
Medical Equipment Manufacturing Klingensmith, Inc 150
Transportation Shriver Contract Services 150
Transportation Barker Brothers, Inc 100
Manufacturing Herkules USA 100

Life in Armstrong County

Surrounded by Butler County, Westmoreland County and Indiana County, Armstrong County is conveniently located and accessible to major markets like Pittsburgh, Ohio and Philadelphia.

With a total area of 653 square miles, Armstrong County is also home to several scenic natural features. The Kiskiminetas River, Plum Creek, Sugar Creek, Redbank Creek and Mahoning Creek provide opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts such as fishing and boating.

The county’s educational system is also well-supported, with a dedicated school district serving its residents. North Apollo, Leechburg, Elderton and Worthington are some of the communities that host local schools, ensuring the education of the county’s youth.

Economic Development Contact

Darin D. Alviano, M.B.A.

Executive Director, Armstrong County Industrial Development Council

402 E. Market Street

Kittanning, PA 16201

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 724.548.1500

Armstrong County

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