Steelton, Pennsylvania

About Steelton

Steelton, PA is a close-knit town located in southern Pennsylvania, home to 6,358 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Steelton holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.9 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,346 residents per square mile.

📰 Steelton News Today

• Steelton mayor to officially step down today ABC27 · Aug 17
• 2 boys hospitalized after Dauphin County stabbing; Police seek teenage suspect wgal.com · Aug 4
• Shannon Bellamy Obituary (2026) - Harrisburg, PA obits.pennlive.com · Aug 14
• Dirt pile in Steelton continued to violate PA law since 2024, inspections reveal local21news.com · May 12
• Steelton siblings accused of keeping hundreds of 'street rats' inside condemned home fox43.com · Jun 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Steelton Unique

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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,358.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Steelton

• East End Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Steelton

• Steelton-Highspire El Sch
• Steelton-Highspire HS
• Swatara MS
• Tri-Community El Sch

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

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