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Karns City, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 166 · #955 in Pennsylvania
About Karns City
Set in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania, Karns City is a tiny community counting 166 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Karns City is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 461 residents per square mile.
📰 Karns City News Today
- Deborah Claypoole Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Karns City, PA - Butler Eagle Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Karns City Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Karns City increasing security after 'vision' Audacy · Apr 29
- Here’s who made PA all-state softball team from Knoch, Karns City and Seneca Valley Butler Eagle · Jul 7
- Karns City High School (PA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Karns City Unique
- The only place in America named Karns City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Karns City
- Fairview Township Municipal Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Karns City
- Karns City HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)166
Rank in state#955 of 1,013
Land area0.36 sq mi
Density461/sq mi
Coordinates40.9969, -79.7263