Avalon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,689 Population 7,563/sq mi density
$51,156 Median Income $42,245 per capita
$154,200 Home Value $186,758 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 596 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,156 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,200 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Avalon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density7,563/sq mi
Coordinates40.5012°N, 80.0685°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %57.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 114 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 140 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 123 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 138 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 137 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 94 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 144 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 104 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 141 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 146 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

301 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 607 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 33 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 49 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 51 km 1
May 8, 1969 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 26 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 90 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Avalon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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