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Beaver County is located in southwest Pennsylvania northwest of the city of Pittsburgh. The County is bordered on the west by the States of Ohio and the panhandle of West Virginia; the south by Washington County; the east by Allegheny County and Butler Counties; and the north by Lawrence County. The predominate feature of the County is the Ohio River which enters from the southeast and flows to the center of the county before turning southwest and exiting the state to form the boundary between Ohio and West Virginia. The remainder of the County is characterized by gently rolling foothills and valleys of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

The County was once dominated by heavy steel industries but, since the downfall of steel, newer smaller manufacturing and service industries are locating in the area. Primarily a suburban, bedroom life style, much of the county is abundant in open space, parks, and scenic vistas. The County’s four public parks along with Raccoon State Park and numerous community parks provide a wide range of active and passive recreational opportunities. Much of the residential life style is in single family homes situated on spacious lots, and many of the older river communities are being transforming into pedestrian friendly environments reminiscent of the small friendly, home style communities.

The County consists of 15 public school districts, a countywide Vocational Technical School, a two year community college, the Beaver Campus of Penn State University, and Geneva College. There are also numerous private and parochial schools in the area. Along with nearby major universities such as University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon, Robert Morris University, and Carlow College, all located in Allegheny County and less than one hour drive from the County; area residents are provided with extensive educational facilities with which to pursue their growth and careers.

The County’s Motto, “Divided by its Rivers, United by its People” truly reflect the County’s heritage of a good place to live, work and play.

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• Housing, taxes and living expenses are low compared to national averages.
• Beaver County was rated one of the safest areas in the United States by the FBI.
• Beaver County offers 15 challenging golf courses and five country clubs, an ice arena, and many other recreational activities.
• Its two rivers, the Beaver and Ohio, are ideal for canoeing, boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing.
• Its miles of open land, state and county parks and state game lands attract campers, sportsmen and nature enthusiasts.
• Wine connoisseurs will enjoy the Wooden Angel restaurant, famous for its extensive wine cellar.
• Concerts, plays and family programming are a summertime delight at the Brodhead Cultural Center of the Penn State Beaver Campus.
• Traditional festivals and celebrations held in Beaver County include San Rocco Day, a 90-year-old festival of the Italian-American community; Nationality Days, a three-day ethnic food festival; the Maple Syrup Festival; and the River Regatta.
• The county contains several historic landmarks, including Old Economy Village, an authentically preserved historic 19th century village; the Merrick Art Gallery, a teaching art museum and home of one of the largest collections of the Hudson River School of painting; and Fort McIntosh, the original gateway to the west.
• Metropolitan Pittsburgh, a city known for its cultural richness, major league sports teams, and premier centers of commerce, education, medical science and research, is easily accessible from Beaver County (within 35-55 minutes). Recreational and leisure activities abound in this world-class city. Among the many highlights are the renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; the Carnegie Museum and Science Center; the Scaife Museum of Art; the National Aviary; the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, Riverhounds and Pirates; and much more.
• Beaver County is also within driving distance of other major metropolitan centers including Philadelphia, Toronto, Baltimore, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Washington, D.C.