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West Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 1,244 · #550 in Pennsylvania
About West Leechburg
West Leechburg is a small town in western Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 1,244.
Officially, West Leechburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,269 residents per square mile.
📰 West Leechburg News Today
- West Leechburg Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Kenneth Cook Obituary (1932 - 2026-04-30) - West Leechburg, PA - The Valley News Dispatch Legacy obituary · May 9
- West Leechburg roads to close intermittently for gas line replacements TribLIVE.com · Sep 25
- Stella Caramellino Obituary (1926 - 2026-05-19) - West Leechburg, PA - The Valley News Dispatch Legacy obituary · May 21
- West Leechburg, PA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 29
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What Makes West Leechburg Unique
- The only place in America named West Leechburg — 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
- 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 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,244
Rank in state#550 of 1,013
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density1,269/sq mi
Coordinates40.6335, -79.6190