Dumb Hundred Pennsylvania Map

About Dumb Hundred, Pennsylvania

Dumb Hundred is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 82. The population density is 98.2 people per km². Dumb Hundred is located at 40.3173°N, 78.4083°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16673.

Dumb Hundred rests in a fold of the Allegheny Mountains, where the land rises and falls with a quiet persistence. It lies 13.9 miles south of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 183°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Hollidaysburg. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and browns, a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces and the slow, patient work of water. Trees, mostly oak and pine, cling to the slopes, their branches reaching towards a sky that often carries the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke. The air itself feels heavy with the memory of seasons, a cool, clean breath that settles deep in the lungs. Small streams, born from hidden springs, thread their way through the valleys, their murmur a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the stillness. The character of Dumb Hundred is one of self-possession, an enduring presence that asks little of the outside world. The history of Dumb Hundred is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land and the labor of its people. Once, the whispers of industry echoed through these hills, as coal veins were tapped and timber was felled, shaping an economy that once pulsed with a different kind of energy. Now, the echoes are fainter, and the economy leans more towards agriculture and the quiet hum of small businesses. The land itself remains the primary commodity, its fertile soil yielding crops that feed the surrounding region. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions here, but rather a profound sense of continuity, a way of life that has weathered changes and settled into a steady, unhurried rhythm. The distinctive quality of Dumb Hundred lies in its understated resilience, a place that has learned to thrive in its own quiet corner of the world.

About This Dumb Hundred Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dumb Hundred, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.317312, -78.408333. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dumb Hundred and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Dumb Hundred includes the ZIP code (16673), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Blair County (Hollidaysburg), and school district assignment (Spring Cove School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dumb Hundred is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.