La Jose Pennsylvania Map

About La Jose, Pennsylvania

La Jose is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². La Jose is located at 40.8334°N, 78.6592°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16845.

La Jose rests in a broad valley, a quiet confluence where the land gently unfolds. It lies 25.8 miles north-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 328°T), and is situated 17.6 miles south-west of Clearfield. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of mixed hardwoods and punctuated by the lighter shades of younger growth, embrace the settlement. The air here, especially in the soft light of late afternoon, carries a scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, cool breath from the surrounding woodlands. A meandering creek, its water a muted silver under the sky, threads its way through the valley floor, its banks softened by wild grasses and the occasional splash of sunlight. The houses of La Jose are scattered, some clinging to the inclines, others gathered closer to the creek, their modest facades reflecting the unpretentious character of the place. The history of La Jose is etched into the very contours of the land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought a life here. Once, this valley echoed with the industry of lumbering, the scent of freshly cut timber a constant presence, and the clearings carved out then have long since been reclaimed by the persistent forest. The economy now leans more towards agriculture, with fields of corn and hay stretching across the flatter stretches, their neat rows a quiet defiance of the wilder growth that presses in from the edges. The rhythm of life in La Jose is dictated by the seasons, a steady, predictable cadence that fosters a deep connection to the earth and a quiet contentment among its residents.

About This La Jose Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of La Jose, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 La Jose and Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for La Jose includes the ZIP code (15753), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment. 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 La Jose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.