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West Decatur, Pennsylvania
CDP
About West Decatur
West Decatur is a small unincorporated community in central Pennsylvania.
West Decatur holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.4 square miles.
📰 West Decatur News Today
- PSP: Houtzdale woman killed in crash on Route 153 in West Decatur WJAC · Mar 25
- Larry Foster Obituary (1944 - 2026) - West Decatur, PA - The Progress Legacy obituary · Mar 31
- Thomas Lumadue Obituary (1941 - 2026) - West Decatur, PA - The Progress Legacy obituary · Mar 22
- Marshall "Marty" Straw Obituary | Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc. | Philipsburg, PA Tribute Archive · Oct 10
- West Decatur, Pennsylvania Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
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What Makes West Decatur Unique
- The only place in America named West Decatur — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.4 sq mi
Coordinates40.9290, -78.2817