Applewold, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
328 Population 6,560/sq mi density
$50,536 Median Income $38,884 per capita
$190,000 Home Value $86,212 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,536 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $869/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Applewold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density6,560/sq mi
Coordinates40.8082°N, 79.5220°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyArmstrong County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %75.3%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 105 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 130 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 138 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 109 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

292 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 617 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 88 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 83 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 25 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 80 km 9
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 51 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 62 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 47 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 13 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
May 25, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 94 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Applewold has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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