Houtzdale is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 764 at the 2020 census. Houtzdale is named after Dr. Daniel Houtz, the original owner of the town site. The town was built quickly in the late 19th century and is structured on a square grid plan. Focused mainly on the railroad and coal industry, the town served a…Houtzdale is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 764 at the 2020 census. Houtzdale is named after Dr. Daniel Houtz, the original owner of the town site. The town was built quickly in the late 19th century and is structured on a square grid plan. Focused mainly on the railroad and coal industry, the town served as a hub for the railroad which made its way onto Ramey and Madera to the west. Houtzdale become an incorporated borough in 1872.