McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

About McKees Rocks

McKees Rocks, PA is a close-knit town located in western Pennsylvania, home to 5,694 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, McKees Rocks is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,372 residents per square mile.

📰 McKees Rocks News Today

• Man Killed In Pittsburgh-Area Hit-And-Run Patch · Aug 14
• Man, 39, taken into custody following fatal shooting in Allegheny County WTAE · Jul 30
• Child reported missing from McKees Rocks located safely WPXI · Jun 12
• McKees Rocks Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Donna Marie Gyory Obituary | Anthony M Musmanno Funeral Home | Kennedy Township, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes McKees Rocks Unique

• The only place in America named McKees Rocks — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,694.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in McKees Rocks

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in McKees Rocks

• Leo, A Public House — gastropub
• Original Big Shot Bob's House of Wings — american
• Ricci's' Italian Sausage — italian
• 1905 Eatery
• Angelia's Italian Grille
• Becker's Cafe
• Bob's Diner — american
• Bob's Express & Catering
• Bobby D's — barbecue
• Broadway Brunch

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bicycle Heaven · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McKees Rocks

• St John's Green · Nature reserve reviews ★
• 3rd Street Park reviews ★
• Cross and Strauss Park reviews ★
• Fairhaven Park reviews ★
• Manchester Park reviews ★
• Marshall Parklet reviews ★
• McKnight Park reviews ★
• Munson Avenue Park reviews ★
• Perry South Greenway · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Pleasant Ridge Parklet reviews ★
• Sheraden Park reviews ★
• Washburn Square Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in McKees Rocks

• Montour El Sch
• Sto-Rox JSHS
• Sto-Rox Primary Ctr
• Sto-Rox Upper El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of McKees Rocks

🏘️ Nearby Communities